July 17, 1843 Joseph Smith spent much of the day at home with his brother Hyrum conversing about the priesthood. Read more about July 17, 1843
July 24, 1843 Joseph Smith conversed with Mr. Joseph P. Hoge, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress. Read more about July 24, 1843
July 30, 1843 Joseph Smith felt very ill, so he called for his brother Hyrum, William Law, and Willard Richards to give him a priesthood blessing. Read more about July 30, 1843
August 31, 1843 Joseph Smith began his move into the new Mansion House. Read more about August 31, 1843
September 10, 1843 George W. Taggart, later a musician in the Mormon Battalion, described the Prophet Joseph Smith as "one of the warmest patriots and friends to his country and laws." Read more about September 10, 1843
September 15, 1843 Joseph Smith put up a sign outside his home, explaining his decision to use the "Nauvoo Mansion" as a hotel. Read more about September 15, 1843
About September 20, 1843 After hearing a boarder at the Smith home insult one of the hired servants, Joseph Smith demanded that he leave. Read more about About September 20, 1843
October 3, 1843 Joseph and Emma Smith hosted a dinner at their new Mansion House for about 100 brethren and their wives. Read more about October 3, 1843
October 13, 1843 Joseph Smith allowed Dr. Turner, a phrenologist, to examine his head for about an hour. Read more about October 13, 1843