Bishop Spangenberg's description of the Wachovia Tract where the Moravians would settle in NC

After a long - arduous search Bishop Spangenberg found the hoped for land acquisition. It is largely Forsyth County, NC. This is where the Moravian brethren would settle. 

In his diary the good bishop recorded: "The land on which we now are encamped seems to me to have been reserved by the Lord for the brethren."

In 1753 Bishop Spangenberg further describes the Wachovia Tract of  nearly 100,000 acres. 

"The tract lies particularly well. It has countless springs, and numerous fine creeks; as many mills as may be desired can be built. There is much beautiful meadow land, and water can be led to other pieces which are not quite so low. There is good pasturage for cattle, and the canes growing along the creeks will help out [for fodder] for a couple of years until the meadows are in shape. 

There is also much lowland which is suitable for raising corn, etc. There is plenty of upland and gently sloping land which can be used for corn, wheat, etc. . . .There is also stone here, suitable for building purposes, and Br. Antes thinks millstones can also be found. The tract is perhaps like the Nazareth [Pennsylvania] land, except that it has more streams and meadows."