The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 06, June, 1888

In this mid‑summer issue of a late‑19th‑century missionary journal, listeners are taken inside the bustling administration of a nationwide religious organization. The opening pages list presidents, secretaries, treasurers and regional officers, giving a vivid snapshot of how the group coordinated its work across New York, Boston, Chicago and beyond. It also explains how readers could correspond, donate, or even bequeath funds to support the cause.

Beyond the roster, the issue presents a frank financial report: receipts, donations, legacies, and a growing deficit that threatens to curb the society’s field projects. The editors appeal directly to pastors and congregations, urging a last‑minute push before the summer lull to keep schools, hospitals and relief efforts afloat. Listeners will hear the earnest tone of a movement striving to balance ambition with limited resources, offering a window into the moral and practical challenges of post‑Civil‑War missionary work.