Chapter IV. Reinforcements.

Consequently, when it was decided to send out the third company in 1740, Pennsylvania, and not Georgia, was chosen as their
destination.

Meanwhile, the Moravian settlers at Savannah pushed forward with their plan of living in communal harmony, their efforts being directed towards the development of their communal farm, the establishment of their trades, and the mission work among the native American tribes. Their communal system of living provided not only for their material needs but also fostered a deep sense of community and shared purpose in their religious life.

Despite the eventual dissolution of their communal living model in various Moravian settlements due to evolving circumstances and community
needs, this early experiment at Savannah left a lasting legacy. It demonstrated the viability of communal living based on shared spiritual
and material goals and laid the groundwork for the development of subsequent Moravian settlements in North America.

Their integration into the local community witnessed through cooperative endeavors, such as brick making and the intended linen weaving project, enhanced their economic stability while preserving their distinct religious character and missionary zeal. Thus, the Moravians in Georgia, through the leadership of individuals like Spangenberg and Nitschmann, not only succeeded in establishing a foothold in the New World but also impacted the social and economic fabric of their adopted homes through their industrious and devout communal life.