1844.—June 27. Joseph and Hyrum Smith were assassinated in Carthage jail.
1845.—September 24. The authorities of the Church made a treaty with the mob, to evacuate Nauvoo the following spring.
1846.—February. In the beginning of this month, the exodus of the Saints from Nauvoo commenced.
May 16. The Pioneer camp of the Saints arrived at Mount Pisgah, Iowa Territory.
June. A call was made, by the general government, for the Mormon Battalion.
September 10, 11, 12. Battles took place between the citizens of Nauvoo and the mob.
September 16. The Trustees of the Church, in Nauvoo, made a treaty with the mob for the surrender of the city, and its immediate evacuation by the remnant of the Saints.
1847.—April 14. The Pioneers left Winter Quarters for the Rocky Mountains.
July 24. The Pioneers entered Great Salt Lake Valley.
December 23. The Twelve sent forth an epistle to the Saints to recommence the gathering.