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Addams updates Ely on her progress on Democracy and Social Ethics.

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Addams writes Haldeman about a book by William Allen White, probably Stratagems and Spoils: Stories of Love and Politics (1901).

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Addams discusses the life of Leo Tolstoy and the conditions he faced in Russia.

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Addams thanks Herrick for The Common Lot and praises the book.

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Jane writes the Macmillan Company to thank them for the copy of The Common Lot.

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Thomas thanks Addams for taking an interest in his book and asks for an honest critique.

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Smith thanks Brett for sending Addams a copy of Spirit of American Government.

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Brett sends Addams a copy of J. Allen Smith's The Spirit of American Government. 

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Marsh sends Addams a copy of Race and Immigrants in America by John R. Commons. He also reports that the Macmillan Company is eager to publish Addams' third book after the success of Newer Ideals of Peace.

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MacArthur asks Addams if she will write a review of Sex and Society.

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Addams thanks Baker for sending her a copy of his book, Following the Color Line: An Account of Negro Citizenship in the American Democracy.

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Addams thanks Brooks for sending Hull-House a copy of his book, As Others See Us.

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Addams suggests some reading to Edwards and sends along two Hull-House pamphlets.

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Addams praises Wallas for his book Human Nature and Politics.

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Addams writes Whitlock to apologize for the delay in responding to his letter and to invite him and his wife to visit.

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Ford tells Whitlock that Addams has found the book he sent.

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Addams thanks Laurence for sending a copy of Industrial Efficiency and sends a Hull-House Yearbook in return.

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Addams' autobiographical account of her education at Rockford College and her travels in Europe. This is the second of six articles excerpted from Twenty Years at Hull-House.

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Addams thanks Steiner for sending her his new book, Against the Current: Simple Chapters from a Complex Life.

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Addams thanks Sherman, French & Co. for sending a copy of In Vivid Gardens, a collection of poems by Marguerite Wilkinson.

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Strong reminds Addams of her promise to provide a paper on woman suffrage for Sunday classes.

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Coman writes Addams to explain the terms of her commitment to work with the Progressive Party.

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Addams sends Haldeman a copy of a book because it discusses Hull-House.

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Addams informs Houghton Mifflin that she has received their letter and will send something soon but has been busy.

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Addams has read the story Salvation Army Girl and believes it is valuable in furthering the work of the Salvation Army.

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Wallas sends Addams his book, likely Great Society (1914), which he calls a continuation of his Human Nature in Politics.

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Addams thanks Sinclair for sending his book, likely Syvia's Wedding, and notes how busy she is organizing the Woman's Peace Party.

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Addams discusses an article on human sacrifice under consideration for publication in the Survey.

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Addams informs Sinclair that she has not yet read the book that he sent her due to her work with the peace movement.

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Addams is pleased to read Gale's manuscript and invites her to Maine.

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Addams writes an approval for Henderson's book "Education with Reference to Sex".

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Addams thanks Jordan for his letter and sends him several documents describing the Henry Ford peace expedition.

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Addams thanks Karsten for her work and discusses a book by David Starr Jordan.

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Addams thanks Foulke for sending her his poetry book.

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Addams has some edits for Schütze's pamphlet and asks Thomas to have her wait before publishing it. Addams will be traveling in October for a series of meetings.

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Addams asks Julius to send her two copies of a book. Addams is also sending a copy of her new book and hopes to see Julius and Marcet in the fall.

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Lindsay discusses authors and photoplays with Addams.

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Though at one point resolved not to visit Addams on account of her poor health, Quackenbush requests to see her only if Addams' strength allows it.

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Wilmarth briefly discusses a book she is sending to Addams

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Monroe sends Addams a copy of her book You and I. 

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Addams thanks Monroe for a book and sends a letter from Stephen Wise.

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Karsten orders a two year subscription to the International Review for Addams.

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Addams suggests to Balch various times and places that would be convenient for her to meet, as well as others who would be interested in meeting in Boston.

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Addams thanks Wyatt for sending a copy of her new book and informs her that she lent the book to a friend.

Alexander sends Addams a copy of his book Man's Supreme Inheritance.

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Andrews sends Addams an outline of research studies about imperialism that will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.

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Addams thanks Kellogg for his Red Cross books and praises his work in Europe.

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Addams thanks Adler for sending her his new book, and regrets missing him in Chicago.

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Weyl thanks Addams for her critique of his book The End of War (1918).

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Addams tells Doty that The Hague is the best location for the Peace conference but she is still waiting to hear back from other board members.

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