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Events on Saturday 22 September 1827 1
1827Joseph Smith reports receiving the golden platesMormon founder describes being given sacred plates near Palmyra, New YorkJoseph Smith stated he received a set of inscribed golden plates from an angel, which he later said he translated into the Book of Mormon. The event is foundational to the Latter Day Saint movement.