Addams will give the Hutchinson memorial address if the dates of the memorial meeting work with her schedule, but she requires advice on what to write.
Miller writes as a representative to the Organization of American Women for Strict Neutrality, encouraging Addams to read about the organization itself and to take a look at her enclosed petition.
Bonvallet explains to Addams how her family is fairing in the war, including her mother, three sisters, and six nephews. She also discusses her husband and children, as well as her own inability to handle her family's tragedies.
Haldeman updates Addams on her recent miscarriage due to the extra work she has taken on, her adoption of Josephine, and updates on her friends and family.