I went on shore with Mr. Oglethorpe, and we together fell on our knees and thanked God, and then took a boat to Savannah. I went at once to the Brethren, and we rejoiced to meet again. I found the Brethren well, and looked with wonder at what they had accomplished, went with Toeltschig and Spangenberg to the garden, and also received letters from Herrnhut. Spangenberg had to go immediately to Mr. Oglethorpe to discuss many things with him. ---- Wesley. Feb. 6th, Friday. About eight in the morning we first set foot on American ground. It was a small, uninhabited island, (Peeper Island), over against Tybee. Mr. Oglethorpe led us to a rising ground, where we all kneeled down to give thanks. He then took boat for Savannah. When the rest of the people were come on shore, we called our little flock together to prayers. Several parts of the Second Lesson (Mark 6) were wonderfully suited to the occasion. ====== 18 Feb. 1736. Nitschmann. Feb. 18th. (About six o’clock in the evening, Br. Spangenberg came from Savannah to us, which made us very glad and thankful. He told us of the death of Br. Riedel, and held the song service, praying and thanking God for having brought us together again.--Dober’s Diary.) ---- Wesley. Feb. 7th. Mr. Oglethorpe returned from Savannah with Mr. Spangenberg, one of the pastors of the Germans. I soon found what spirit he was of; and asked his advice with regard to my own conduct. ====== 19 & 20 Feb. 1736. Nitschmann. Feb. 19th and 20th. (We waited for the small vessel that was to come for us. Br. Spangenberg held the prayer and song services.--Dober’s Diary.) ---- Wesley. Feb. 9th. I asked Mr. Spangenberg many questions, both concerning himself and the church at Herrnhut. ====== 21 Feb. 1736. Nitschmann. Feb. 21st. (The small vessel came; we had much rain, and the wind was so strong against us that we had to spend the night on the transport.--Dober’s Diary.) ====== 22 Feb. 1736. Nitschmann. Feb. 22nd. (In the afternoon we reached Savannah, where we were lodged in the house which the Brethren who came a year ago have built in the town. The Lord has done all things well, and has turned to our good all that has befallen us, even when we did not understand His way, and has laid His blessing upon our journey,--thanks be unto Him.--Dober’s Diary.) ====== 27 Feb. 1736. Wesley. Feb. 16th. Mr. Oglethorpe set out for the new settlement on the Altamahaw River. He took with him fifty men, besides Mr. Ingham, Mr. Hermsdorf, and three Indians. ====== 6 Mar. 1736. Wesley. Feb. 24th, Tuesday. Mr. Oglethorpe returned. The day following I took my leave of most of the passengers of the ship. In the evening I went to Savannah. ====== Organization.