June 21, 1843
Near Dixon, Illinois
Stephen Markham and William Clayton, having been sent by Hyrum Smith to warn Joseph about the arrest warrant, arrived at the Wassons' home at about 4 p.m. Joseph decided not to set out for Nauvoo, fearing that if he were arrested where he had no friends, he would be kidnapped into Missouri.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 5:435–39
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