Mrs. Richard Hocking Private Collection

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Mrs. Richard Hocking Private Collection

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Addams indicates that the "brides chest" is completed and with it go the best wishes of Hull-House.

Addams thanks Ewing on behalf of herself and the residents of Hull-House for flowers that arrived on Christmas.

Addams thanks Ewing for the get well gift of Chrysanthemums.

Addams thanks Culver for her generosity in helping with Hull-House's bills.

Addams thanks Ewing and her husband for the Christmas carnations and returns her holiday greetings.

Addams plans a visit to Hull-House for a friend of Ewing's.

Addams thanks Ewing for the apples, expresses sorrow for the fire he experienced, and congratulates him on his new baby.

Addams congratulates Ewing on the birth of her daughter and sends Christmas wishes along with a copy of her new book,The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets.

From the hospital bedside of her nephew, Addams thanks Ewing for the plant she sent at Christmas.

Addams thanks the Ewings for sending a poinsettia to Hull-House.

Addams thanks Culver for her generous donation to Hull-House and describes her travels in Egypt and Jerusalem.

Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into effort to bring food security to larger populations. She features the efforts of women to conserve food.

Addams tells French of her sister, Alice's death, and of the upcoming conference at The Hague.

Addams thanks Culver for her donation to Hull House and updates her on the trade school.

Addams misses seeing French and updates her on health and travel plans for the summer.

Addams asks Culver if she could financially support the Woman's Congress After the War.

A list of people who have pledged to help fund the Woman's Congress After the War.

Addams thanks Culver for the donation of clothing and discusses her manuscript about Charles Hull.

Addams thanks Culver for her donation to the International Congress of Women After the War and shares early plans.

Addams expresses gratitude for donations to Hull-House.

Addams sends holiday greetings and explains her Christmas gifts.

Addams expresses her gratitude for Ewing and explains why she must reschedule a play for children.

Addams writes to Culver about Christmas plans, Hull-House finances, and Hull-House Boys' Club.

Addams thanks Culver for her donation ot the Hull-House Boys Club.

Addams sends Peck Christmas wishes.

Addams thanks Ewing for his donation to the Hull-House Boys Club.

Addams invites Ewing to a Christmas concert at Hull-House.

Addams thanks Ewing for sending Christmas flowers.

Addams wishes Culver a happy birthday and regrets that she cannot make it to Sarasota to visit her.

Addams tells Ewing about her trip to Europe and the planning for the conference.

Addams tells Culver about the elephants in Ceylon.

Addams tells Culver about her trip to Calcutta and the people she met.

Addams sends Ewing a coverlet she knitted for Helen Culver.

Addams tells Culver of her visits in India and Ceylon.

Addams invites Ewing and the family to the Hull-House Christmas concert.

Addams thanks Ewing for the Christmas gift and sends a gift to Helen Culver.

Addams tells Culver about her upcoming speaking tours and travels.

Addams tells Ewing how concerned she is for Helen Culver's health and sends aid for her recovery.

Addams asks Ewing about Helen Culver's condition.

Addams tells Ewing about her concern for Helen Culver's health and tells of a gift she will send.

Addams thanks Ewing for sending flowers to Hull-House for Christmas.

Addams tells Ewing that she will be out of the country and cannot visit her in Florida.

Addams tells Culver about her trip in China.

Addams sends Ewing sympathy on the death of her father.

Smith sends Ewing her condolences on the death of Helen Culver and explains that Addams's health is poor so she will not be able to travel.

Addams sends Ewing condolences on the death of Helen Culver.

Addams thanks Ewing for a holiday gift and tells her about one that she has prepared.

Addams tells Ewing of her travel plans and Mary Smith's health.

Addams invites the Ewings and friends to the Hull-House Christmas concert.

Addams thank Ewing for a Christmas gift and hopes to see her in Florida.