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November 7, 1837
Far West, Missouri. Joseph Smith held a conference to reorganize Church leadership, and his brother Hyrum Smith was sustained as the Second Counselor in the First Presidency.
Sources:
History of the Church 2:522–25
November 7, 1839
Springfield, Illinois. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to Henry G. Sherwood at Nauvoo, Illinois.
Sources:
Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, 483–84
November 7, 1841
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith spoke to the Saints about the danger of accusing and pointing out the sins of others.
Sources:
History of the Church 4:445–46
November 7, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith instructed Joseph C. Cole to move the tables for his school from the hall above the Red Brick Store, so that Elders Willard Richards and William W. Phelps could continue working on the Prophet’s history undisturbed.
Sources:
History of the Church 6:65–66

This chronology introduces readers to the energetic pace and broad scope of concerns that characterized the daily life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. It lists events that can be tied to specific days or weeks. Many other events could be added. Each event is briefly summarized. For further information, please open the relevant sources.