McClure writes Addams to check on the status of the manuscript of A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil, which he is publishing in serial form in McClure's Magazine.
Kelly thanks Addams for sending him a book by Justus Hecker, a German physician and writer, and he shares some ideas on Catholicism, his writing, and a book he has been reading.
Addams discusses a telegram sent by Millicent Garrett Fawcett to Theodore Roosevelt endorsing his candidacy, plans to publicize the endorsement and Addams's articles on Progressivism.
Bok informs Addams that she cannot have an article published before the November election, but he would like her to write one essay per month about new issues women are facing for the Ladies' Home Journal.
Bok responds to Kellor's offer to write an article about the Progressive Party Platform aimed at housewives, noting that he has already spoken to Addams about an article along the same lines.
Addams declines Johnson's invitation to write an article for The Century, but asks if Johnson will publish an open letter about the role of settlements as benevolent institutions.
While he doubts the Progressive Party will prevail in 1912, Brett praises Addams for her campaign work and suggests it might pave the way for a victory in 1916.
Addams asks Brett if he is interested in publishing a series of articles she is writing for the Ladies Home Journal on the progressive measures she advocated for the election.
Kellogg asks Addams to critique a draft of the annual report of The Survey and sends a short biography that will appear with her name on the staff list.
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.
Kellogg describes the events at the First Governors' Conference and the activities of the peace movement and the upcoming Governor's Conference in Madison.
