"I herewith submit the report of my official actions between 27th Hunting Moon, G. S. D. 404, at which time this G. C. was instituted, and 11th Flower Moon, 405.
The Order in this reservation has enjoyed a season of prosperity, and the membership has, through hard work, been greatly increased. The following new Tribes have been instituted:
Shawnee, No. 9, Louisville, on the 10th of Worm Moon; Mohican, No. 11, Bowling Green, on the 24th of Plant Moon, and three Tribes will be instituted before the close of this moon.
All of our Tribes, with the exception of Miami, No. 17, and Tecumseh, No. 5, have greatly increased their membership, as will be seen from the report of the G. C. of R.
I regret to say that some opposition on the part of some of the members of Cherokee Tribe, No. 8, has been manifested in regard to fee paid to organizers, and this matter will, in all probability, be presented by their representatives for your consideration at this session.
Hiawatha Tribe, No. 7, labored under the impression that no other Tribe could legally be instituted in the hunting ground of Louisville without first obtaining their consent, and it was necessary for me to summon the Great Chiefs to meet with that Tribe on the sleep of the 28th of Snow Moon, and after considerable discussion the matter was amicably adjusted, and they have since prospered."
The Great Sachem then recounted appointment of Deputies for each Tribe, dispensations granted, decisions rendered and visitations made.
Among his recommendations were the following:
"That the salary of the Great Chief of Records be increased to three hundred fathoms." This was approved by the finance committee and concurred in by the Great Council.
That the Great Sachem be allowed to draw on the Great Keeper of Wampum for the expenses of that stump, from time to time, as they may become necessary." This was agreed to after fixing the limit at one hundred fathoms.