May 2nd. A grand council was held in this place [Kirtland, Ohio] this day, composed of the following officers of the Church (viz) Presidents Joseph Smith Jun., David Whitmer, Oliver Cowd[e]ry, Sidney Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams, Joseph Smith Sen. and Hyrum Smith, with their council of twelve men— The travelling high council or twelve apostles (viz) T[homas] B. Marsh, David W Patten, Brigham Young [p. 5]