December 16, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois
Joseph Smith signed a "Memorial to Congress for redress of losses and grievances in Missouri" and prophesied that if Congress would not hear the petition, the administration in power would be broken up.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 6:116
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