PREFACE

I trust that no apology is necessary for the making of this book. It is merely a record of facts which if not soon presented in this tangible form might easily be blotted out forever.

As it is intended as a history and record of Redmanship in Kentucky only, I have made but brief mention of those intensely interesting events leading up to the establishment of the Great Council of the United States. They will be found recorded in the Official History of the Order in detail, and the reader is referred to its pages for the most complete information.

The records of Redmanship in Kentucky have been diligently searched, a careful digest made of them, and I believe the information herein contained may be regarded as authentic.

I am indebted to many brothers for kindly assistance in the compilation of these pages, and I wish to thank them one and all for the many courtesies shown me.

Fraternally, in F. F. & C.,

Frank L. Smith.

Lexington, Kentucky, 1st Snow Moon, G. S. D. 418.

STYLE OF DATING

Prior to the year A. D. 1865, the Jewish style namely, the Year of the World, was observed by Red Men in dating their documents. At the Council held in G. S. 5626, this system was discontinued and G. S. D. (Great Sun of Discovery) was adopted, the year of 1492 being considered G. S. D. 1. For convenience it was determined that the Great Sun should commence on the first of the Cold Moon, to conform to the common era.