In 1756 the Moravians in the Wachovia (NC) had a mill up and running to be “of service to the whole community”. Bishop Spangenberg wrote his congratulations from the Moravian community in Bethlehem, PA. In his letter he offered some fatherly advice on what prices to charge.
“You are aware of our principle in this, that in so far as possible we follow local customs and yet let fairness prevail. To some poor men I would return the charge of grinding, and that would not make us any poorer. From others I would take whatever is customary locally, but not the highest charge nor yet the lowest, but the median.”
What is to be learned from this Moravian principle two hundred and sixty years later?
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