A collection of letters that lays out the principles of the Shaker community, also known as the United Society of Believers. The letters expound on the society's beliefs and practices, including on celibacy, communal living, and pacifism. This work provides insight into the faith of an American religious movement that has largely disappeared today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.