The Monthly Offering

[1] The original intent of the publication was to provide poems, music, and information on abolitionist and anti-slavery topics to readers.

[2] Another hallmark of the periodical was its commitment to remaining inexpensive; it "could be afforded so low that every one might procure it, who had a desire to become acquainted with the nature and influence of slavery, and the means employed for its removal.

"[3] The Monthly Offering was one of many American anti-slavery publications including The Liberator, Freedom's Journal, and Facts For The People.

[4] Collins attended Middlebury College, joined the Andover Theological Seminary, and eventually left both to work in the anti-slavery movement.

"[6] There is a physical copy located in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia.