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Q. "As the bishop is not supplied from the circuits, to whom shall he render his account?
A. "To the council.
Q. "What shall be done, if an opening should be made, to settle a teacher, or preacher, among any
of the Indian nations?
Q. "What advice shall we give our brethren who desire to erect district schools?
Q. "What can be done toward the relief of our preachers, who cannot obtain the salaries allowed
by our canons?
Q. "Who shall be appointed to superintend the economy of the college, in the recess of the council
and the absence of the Bishop?
A. "Nelson Reed, John Dickins, and Joseph Everitt.
Q. "Who shall be appointed as factors, to supply the college with whatever necessaries may be
wanted?
A. "William Wood, and John Brevitt.
Q. "Who shall be appointed to inspect the factors' bills, and make their payments?
A. "Philip Rogers, Jesse Hollingsworth, Samuel Owings, and Emanuel Kent.
Q. "As we think it primitive, prudent, and decent, that men and women should sit apart in public
congregations, what can be done to promote it amongst our people?
Q. "What money is now in hand, belonging to the preachers' fund?
A. "One hundred and sixty-eight pounds, one shilling and four pence.
Q. "What can be done to secure money, that may be collected for this purpose, in future?
Q. "How shall money be drawn, from time to time, out of the fund, for the relief of distressed
preachers?
Q. "As the bishop complains, that some preachers look to him for a supply of their deficiencies,
what is the judgment of the council in this case?
Q. "As some of the members of council complain of long and expensive journeys, what can be
done for their assistance in future?
Q. "When and where shall the next council be held?