Note:
Editorial, The Lowell Offering, January 1844, “in Lights and Shadows in American Life, Dr. Robert Collyer—has the extreme kindness to correct the statements of [Charles] Dickens with regard to The Lowell Offering; and to inform his readers that ‘it is conducted by lawyers.’  Oh Harriot! we aint–are we?”

Lowell—A visit among the Factories—Resources of the town—The girls, and their influence—Strikes—Morality and education—Female meetings—The Lowell Offering not edited by operatives.

[ed. note] Need to find the full text. . . .