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Merriam tells Addams about the death of Margaret Dunn.

Addams spoke at a memorial meeting for Iroquois Theater fire victims, organized by the Chicago Teacher's Federation, about the dangers of overlooking violations in fear of being seen as bad people.

Addams offers a memorial to Joseph Tilton Bowen and describes the creation of the Hull-House country club named after him.

Addams gives a memorial address for Shaw, highlighting Shaw's involvement in the woman's suffrage movement and religious education.

Malmberg asks Addams for information on the peace movement that she can use in Finland, where conditions are very bad.

Dewey writes of the grief that the family felt over the death of Gordon Dewey, apologizing for not being better communicators.

Norton notifies Bernheimer about receiving the papers that were sent.

Post tells Woods that she is sending a letter regarding the death of Alice House and that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom may be among her heirs.

Field thanks Addams for her letter about her mother's death.

Woods tells Addams that the Pax Special delegates have boarded ship and are on the way back to Europe.

Woods updates Addams on the Pax Special events in Ottawa.

Spencer tells Addams of her husband's death and her optimism for peace in the world.

Haldeman updates Addams about her personal will and her mother's will.

Haldeman tells Addams about the aftermath of her mother's death and of the small-pox epidemic in Girard.

Haldeman-Julius tells Addams about the funeral of Anna Hostetter Haldeman Addams.

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.

Brenner sends Addams a letter from Bruno Lasker and sends news of Paul Kellogg's health.

Urie tells Addams about her family, some friends, and her sorrow at Laura Dainty Pelham's death.

Marshall tells Addams about the plans for the Hague Conference and discusses the death of her father and the toll it took on her family.

Pierce sends Addams information regarding locating and photographing the graves of American soldiers in France.

A report of the death of American publicist Charles Zueblin.

Addams tells a story to illustrate the danger of looking at the struggle for women's rights through rose-colored glasses.

Allen praises Addams's peace work and tells of the needless death of her son in the Great War.

Ramondt-Hirschmann offers Addams her views on handling the Lauterbach bequest and how it will be spent.

Newspaper describes the death of victim of a police shooting.

Gambier-Bousfield sends condolences to Addams on the death of her nephew John Addams Linn.

Baker thanks Addams for her tribute to Elizabeth Harrison.

Addams discusses crime, juvenile delinquency and efforts to humanize justice.

Karavelova tells Addams that the grief over the death of her grandson while she was in America had delayed her sending thanks for hospitality.

Karstens relays Addams' sympathy on the death of Taussig's father and discusses steps to be taken for the peace movement.

Karsten notifies Addams of Nicholes' passing and of a future meeting held by the Woman's City Club.

Bentley thanks Addams for her condolences and asks her to tell her memories of Cyrus Bentley.

Slayden thanks Addams for her sympathy and hopes the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom will open a Texas branch.

Coolidge tells Addams her ideas on bringing foreign settlement workers to the United States.

Williams thanks Addams for hospitality during her stay in the United States and her hopes that she did not make the difficulties worse.

Allen thanks Addams for sending information about John Linn's death so that she can save it for their son.

Addams' eulogy Gordon Dewey, who died at eight years of age.

Draft of Addams' eulogy for Gordon Dewey, who died at eight years of age.

Addams' eulogy for Jessie Bross Lloyd, part of a memorial held at Hull-House, praises Lloyd's friendship, love of conversation, and generosity.

Addams' second address at the memoriam for Jessie Bross Lloyd discusses their relationship and friendship.

Addams praises Wilmarth's impact on women's organizations, reform, settlements, and progressive politics in Chicago.

Addams's eulogy for Gordon Dewey, the son of her friends John and Dewey. This version, which is likely the one she delivered at a memorial for the boy at Hull-House, is shortened from her original draft.

Gedge tells Addams that she is recovering from her illness and sends news from India.

Werkheiser writes a pledge that advocates for the safe use of weapons and peaceful sports.

Lumner sends Addams the telegram he received from France with details of John Addams Linn's death.

Jennison tells Addams that Vilma Glucklich died.

An obituary for Addams' step-brother, George Haldeman.

Taylor informs Addams of the deaths of two former residents of the Chicago Commons and asks her to attend a memorial.

Taylor describes the aftermath following the death of Katherine Schofield, a resident at Chicago Commons.

Thomas updates Margaret Thomas on the process of handling bequests to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

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