Joseph informs the council that "a matter" involving Cowdery had not been "satisfactorily settled."
Minutes for meeting dated November 6, 1837, in History, 1838–1856, volume B-1 [1 September 1834–2 November 1838]: 775, The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed August 11, 2021
Adjourned until early candlelight,, and met accordingly, when remarks were made by my of the authorities present, upon the previous disposition of the town plot, the purchase of land, &c, &c, and all difficulties were satisfactorily settled except a matter between Oliver Cowdery, Thomas B. Marsh and myself which was referred to us, with the agreement that our settlement of the affair should be sufficient for the Council, O. Cowdery, was clerk, & W,W, Phelps Prest.