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- United States of America
Islands, Mississippi River
Summary
Two tree-covered islands located in Mississippi River between Nauvoo, Illinois, and Montrose, Iowa Territory. Important source of wood for Saints. JS hid on islands, Aug. 1842, while Missouri authorities sought to extradite him. Emma Smith, accompanied by six church members, visited JS at night near one island, 11 Aug. 1842.
Links
- History, 1838–1856, volume D-1 [1 August 1842–1 July 1843]
- Journal, December 1841–December 1842
- Ordinance, 8 December 1843–B, Copy
- Ordinance, 8 December 1843–B, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor –A
- Ordinance, 8 December 1843–B, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor –B
- Proclamation, 15 January 1841
- Reflections and Blessings, 16 and 23 August 1842