Early Settlers in America - Francis Daniel Pas-torius

http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/becomingamer/growth/text1/pennsylvaniapastorius.pdf

The link above leads you to an account of Francis Daniel Pas-torius the founder of the first German settlement in 1683, where he has documented accounts of settlers in Pennsylvania; their religions, laws, history, government and farming.

"It is truly a matter for amazement....how quickly, by the blessing of God, it advances, and from day to day grows perceptibly."

Pas-torius wrote many accounts encouraging 'his countrymen' to emigrate to Pennsylvania, America. Reasons for this were to emphasise the benefits of emigrating; for the better way of life, constant growth in economy, infrastructure and inparticular the expected growths in prosperity.

"....so that none may know who has voted for or against him. Thereby is prevented all improper use of money and likewise the secret enmity of the defeated candidate" ..."Sunday shall be consecrated to the public worship of God."

The quotes above show the early stages of laws and government, which makes this account quite interesting to follow for example; where their voting began for members of the council and community, explaining why voting was to be done privately, in order to prevent inproper use so that the best man will be chosen.

"Another English Company has built the new city of Franckfurt..." ..."Neu-Castle lies forty English miles"

Pas-torius mentions 'English company' several times throughout his accounts emphasising how much of an impact English companies had on the early growth of America, for example he mentions distance as "English Miles". This would have been expected as America at the time was seen as part of the British Empire.

"...for only the day before yesterday the Governor said to me that the zeal of the High-Germans in building pleased him very much, and that he preferred them to the English and would grant them special privileges."
Through writing these accounts Pas-torius was still building land, houses and roads showing the growth of infrastructure and the hard work of Germans in Pennsylvania, which is what he was encouraging his countrymen to do and presenting opportunity.