This annual report from the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America provides a fascinating glimpse into the activities and achievements of the church's missionary efforts around the world. The reports cover a six-year period from 1881 to 1886, and include accounts of church activities in China, Japan, Africa, and other regions. A rich source of historical and cultural information for scholars and enthusiasts alike. 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.