180 years ago today - Mar 31, 1834

A young man, Ira J. Willis, goes into Jackson County, Missouri, looking for a stray cow. He is captured by Moses Wilson, who, with six other men, whips Willis in a cruel and savage way. Joseph writes, "May God reward Moses Wilson according to his works."

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

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