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JS Crossed Mississippi River to Evade Arrest

23 June 1844

JS and others crossed Mississippi River into Iowa Territory to evade arrest and conveyance to Carthage; later in day, JS concluded to submit to authorities and returned to Nauvoo, Illinois.