Jane Addams to Charlotte Anita Whitney, December 2, 1911

My dear Miss Whitney:-

I have known Miss Todd for a number of years and believe she would do the work you have in mind very well indeed. She has the qualities which ensure successful promotion and is, as you know, a very attractive speaker. 

I feel sure she would be a very helpful officer in such an organization as you contemplate. I am afraid I shall have to decline to go into her work as factory inspector in Illinois because it was of necessity complicated with other local conditions.

With all good wishes for your new undertaking, I am

Sincerely yours,