Holmer writes to Addams about shipbuilding and the differences in American and Swedish culture and languages and seeks information on Hull-House's operations.
Darrow writes to Addams about the defense of Abraham Issak, Julia Mechanic, and other Chicago anarchists in relation to the assassination of President William McKinley.
Addams remarks on her neglect in thanking her Washington hostess, sends Ellen Gates Starr's book and comments on the engagement of Rose Pastor and J. G. Phelps Stokes.
Addams writes Smith about her lecture in Madison, Wisconsin, a trip to Springfield, Illinois, where she met the governor, a property purchase, and her trip to New Orleans.
Addams reports on events in New Orleans at the Methodist Missionary Conference, including attending a talk by Booker T. Washington. She also writes about changes in her travel plans and how she wishes that Smith was with her.
Addams writes Smith about her trip to New Orleans, visiting settlements, and the Sophie Newcomb College, and attending the Methodist Mission Conference.
