Joseph Smith Chronology

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On May 23, in the life of Joseph Smith

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May 23, 1844

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith spoke with the Sac and Fox Indians who had arrived the previous day.

Sources:
History of the Church 6:402

May 23, 1834

Belleville, Indiana. Joseph led the Zion's Camp march from Belleville to Greencastle, Indiana, and after a hard drive, the group encamped about four miles from Greencastle.

Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith 2:70

May 23, 1844

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith prophesied to his brother Hyrum Smith that their enemies would lie about him the same as they had about Joseph.

Sources:
History of the Church 6:403