The American Missionary -- Volume 35 No. 9 September 1881

This issue of The American Missionary provides a comprehensive update on missionary efforts among African American and Native American communities emphasizing the role of education and religious instruction. Reports from mission schools highlight the progress of students the challenges of inadequate funding and the dedication of teachers in remote and often difficult conditions. Testimonies from students and missionaries reflect the transformative power of education and Christian faith in uplifting disadvantaged communities. Beyond education the magazine addresses broader social issues including racial discrimination and economic hardship. Articles stress the necessity of continued financial and moral support from the Christian public to sustain missionary endeavors. Letters from the field share firsthand accounts of perseverance hope and faith in the face of adversity. The issue concludes with a call for donations and prayers to further the missions work reinforcing its commitment to spreading Christian values and improving lives.