A circular sent to members of the National Council of Women to gather strength against a proposed Militia Pay Bill and increased militarism in the United States.
Mead writes for Addams to tell Kelley that she was selected as an American delegate for the Women's Peace Party at the proposed International Congress of Women After the War.
Addams, Lucy Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, on preparedness and the United States' role in World War I.
Addams, Lucia Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, arguing against preparedness and suggesting ways to end the war.
Mead has put together a program for a conference that Addams will hopefully be able to attend. The committee has also failed to financial aid to an international organization, so Mead believes the American committee needs to meet.
Addams requests that Catt does not begin preparing for war during the upcoming National American Woman Suffrage Association meeting as many women still hope it will not be declared.
Mead details arrangements being made for speakers at a Philadelphia meeting and mentions Thomas's resignation. Mead also shares her feelings on events in Italy and kidnapping event in Kentucky.
Mead explains speaking arrangements for the Woman's Peace Party Annual meeting. She also explains her hesitation with a statement concerning United States military involvement in the war.
Mead suggests several edits to a prepared statement made for the Annual Meeting of the Woman's Peace Party. Mead, particularly, stresses the importance of patriotism.
Mead informs Hull of Angell's inability to now present at the annual meeting unless he is able to speak at Swarthmore. Mead suggests possible solutions and requests Addams' help.
Mead requests Addams advice on a new resolution and organization of several peace groups. Mead also shares her opinion about representatives in Congress.
Mead writes Addams about the hoped-for resolution of the disagreement of the New York branch of the Woman's Peace Party and about resignations from the Minimum Program Committee in protest of Louis Lochner's presence.
