William I. Appleby said Joseph could barely read and could only write his name.

Date: 1848
Type: Personal Journal / Diary
Source: William I. Appleby
LDS
Hearsay: Direct
Unsourced
Reference: William I. Appleby, “Biography and Journal of William I. Appleby, Elder in the Church of Latter Day Saints," 1848, 30, MS 1401, Church History Library
Scribe/Publisher: William I. Appleby
People: Joseph Smith, Jr., William I. Appleby
Audience: General Public
Transcription: "He commenced reading his Bible, but his education was very limited; he could Just read; and scarce write his name"
Source Link: https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets?id=2268fba0-a47f-4ae1-b1c3-9560b357e2c9&crate=0&index=36
Citations in Mormonr Qnas: Joseph Smith's Pre-1830 Education