Maude tells Addams that Countess Tolstoya has cancelled her American trip, and asks her to write an introduction for a reprint of What Then Must We Do?
Warbasse tells Addams that she cannot attend the Woman's Peace Party annual meeting, but supports keeping the organization focused on pacifism and internationalism.
Jacobs and Manus propose to hold a meeting in Amsterdam of neutral branches of the International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace because travel is impossible for members of warring countries. .
Jacobs wishes Addams a speedy recovery from illness and talks of the difference in reception in Washington at the International Council of Women meeting and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's International Congress of Women.
Post updates Addams on the international delegate situation and provides her with confidential information on plans to obtain passports for the upcoming peace conference.