M. M. Noah summarized the parallels between the cultures of Hebraic and Indian customs in Joseph's hometown paper. Joseph Smith's father took the paper.
[Source: Fawn Brodie, No Man Knows My History, 45-46, at http://www.exploringmormonism.com/possible-sources-for-plagiarism-for-joseph-smith/]
correct date should be Oct.11th. See Wayne Sentinel for Oct 11,1825 and Buffalo Patriot (NY) for Sep.15,1825 per link below:
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