March 4, 1842
Nauvoo, Illinois
In preparation for the publication of the book of Abraham in the Church newspaper Times and Seasons, Joseph Smith showed the book of Abraham papyri to Reuben Hedlock and gave him instructions about preparing facsimiles for printing.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:543
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