es in London, the second company
was far less active than the first had been, Spangenberg's standing
and education having given him access to many people, attracting their
attention to his companions. The second company profited by the friends
he had made, Mr. Wynantz especially devoting himself to their service,
and while Nitschmann and his associates did not reach many new people,
they inspired the respect and confidence of those whom Spangenberg had
introduced to the Moravian Church, and so strengthened its cause. A
carpenter from Wittenberg, Vollmar by name, who was attracted to them,
requested permission to go to Georgia with them, although not at their
expense, and to this they agreed. A number of Salzburgers who were to
go to Georgia with General Oglethorpe, though not on the same ship, were
under the leadership of the young Baron von Reck with whom Zinzendorf
had corresponded during the early stages of the Moravian negotiations,
and the Baron called on the second company several times, offered to
assist them in any way in his power, and expressed the wish that the
Moravians and Salzburgers could live together in Georgia. Nitschmann
doubted the wisdom of the plan, but courteously agreed to refer it to
Zinzendorf, who, however, refused his sanction.

On the 12th of October, the Moravians went aboard Gen. Oglethorpe's
ship, the 'Simmonds', Capt. Cornish, where they were told to select the
cabins they preferred, being given preference over the English colonists
who were going. The cabins contained bare bunks, which could be closed
when not in use, arranged in groups of five,--three below and two
above,--the five persons occupying them also eating together. The
Moravians chose their places in the center of the ship, on either side
of the main mast, where the ventilation was best, and there would be
most fresh air when they reached warmer latitudes. "The number of people
on the ship is rather large, for we are altogether one hundred and
fifty who are going to Georgia, but besides ourselves they are all
Englishmen." "Many of them are like wild animals, but we have resolved
in all things to act as the children of God, giving offence to no one,
that our purpose be not misconstrued."

After seeing his companions comfortably settled on the vessel,
Nitschmann returned to his numerous tasks in London. On the 24th,
he came back to the ship, accompanied by Korte, who bade them an
affectionate farewell. By the 27th all of the