175 years ago today - Mar 8, 1839

[Joseph Smith] Alanson Ripley brings news from Joseph in Liberty jail that the Saints should sell all lands in Missouri, including the lands that they own in Jackson County. They make about $2700 from these sales, which greatly helps the poorer Saints in moving from Far West to Illinois.

[Source: Conkling, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology]

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