The American Missionary — Volume 44, No. 05, May, 1890

This issue offers a vivid snapshot of an American religious organization at the close of the nineteenth century. Inside, readers find a thorough report on the association’s recent finances, highlighting contributions from donors, estates, tuition, and government support for Indian schools. The numbers are presented alongside heartfelt reflections on the growing responsibilities and hopeful outlook of the mission’s work.

Beyond the ledgers, the publication shares updates on key projects such as the Ballard Normal School in Macon, Georgia, including details about new teachers’ homes and a girls’ dormitory. It also provides practical information for supporters—how to subscribe, make donations, and even leave a bequest—while inviting correspondence through its newly relocated offices in New York’s Bible House. Listeners will gain an authentic sense of the era’s charitable spirit and the logistical heart of a nationwide missionary movement.