Redgrove is compiling an anthology of quotations from various members of society on the subject of war. He requests Addams's permission to use some of her quotations.
Passages taken from Addams book "Newer Ideas of Peace," in which she argues against war on the grounds that it is something that is beneath the ideas of modern man, something not to be admired, and a waste of time and energy.
These statements detail the financial compensations Addams will receive from Macmillan Company for the publication of Democracy and Social Ethics and Newer Ideals of Peace.
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.
King sends regrets that he cannot accept Addams' invitation to visit Hull-House and he discusses plans to have Addams speak about Newer Ideals of Peace at the Cleveland Congregational Club.
MacArthur writes Addams to report that he has had Newer Ideals of Peace reviewed for the North American Review, and he asks her to review William I. Thomas' Sex and Society.
Burritt writes Addams for advice about drawing a connection between immigrant women and the suffrage movement and compliments her on Newer Ideals of Peace.
Ely invites Addams to lecture during the summer session at the University of Wisconsin, suggesting it would give her an opportunity to edit the talks for use in Newer Ideals of Peace.
