Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 17, a revelation to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris that prepared them to become witnesses of the gold plates and other sacred objects.
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Richard R. Lansing, clerk of the Northern District Court, entered Joseph Smith's copyright application for the Book of Mormon.
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Joseph Smith was present as the Three Witnesses were shown the plates by the angel Moroni. About this same time, Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 18, a revelation to himself, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer. The mission and calling of the Twelve Apostles were revealed, and Oliver and David were directed to "search out" the Twelve.
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Joseph Smith showed the Eight Witnesses the gold plates near the Joseph Smith Sr. log home.
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Egbert B. Grandin published the title page of the Book of Mormon as a "curiosity" in the Wayne Sentinel.
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Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, New York), June 26, 1829
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On or before this date, Joseph Smith completed the translation of the Book of Mormon.
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State v. Smith: A legal action was brought by the state of Pennsylvania against Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
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Joseph Smith wrote what became the preface to the first edition of the Book of Mormon.
Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith, pp. 253–54
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Martin Harris mortgaged his farm in order to assure payment to Egbert B. Grandin of $3,000 to print 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon.
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Joseph Smith wrote a letter to Oliver Cowdery about his safe arrival in Harmony on October 4 and progress made toward the publication of the Book of Mormon.
Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith, pp. 251–52
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