October 5, 1838

Caldwell County, Missouri
Joseph Smith was interrupted on his journey to lower Caldwell County, Missouri, when some brethren from De Witt, Missouri, told him that the Saints in De Witt were in danger.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:152–53
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