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Fanny Garrison Villard, daughter of William Lloyd Garrison, was a suffragist and peace activist who founded the Women's Peace Party. Assures Jackson that the Women's Peace Party meetings will be "sane and sound, protesting threats related to World War I and the country's democracy such as the compulsory service bill and espionage bill.

Reminisces on Wimodaughsis, a women's club in Washington, D.C., of which Bradley and Howland had both been members. Briefly remarks on Bradley's health. Includes a small newspaper clipping noting Howland's 101st birthday and her belief in education for women over 75.

Phebe A. Hanaford was a minister, author, and women's right activist. Probably addressed to Anna M. Jackson. Encloses a ticket for Jackson to attend a New York Women's Press Club meeting. Discusses multiple individuals, including Marguerite Linton Glentworth, Helen S. Bell, Clark Bell, and Hanaford's lifelong companion Ellen E. Miles; wants Jackson to meet with Glentworth and Mrs. Bell. Describes her current living situation and reminisces about her time spent in New York City. Expresses her wish that World War I would end and references her pacifist Quaker upbringing.

Includes an article titled "A Distinguished Visitor" about Belva Lockwood, announcing that she will be speaking at a women's suffrage rally in Ohio on August 2, 1912. The article goes on to discuss Lockwood's accomplishments, including her two campaigns for President of the United States. It notes that "her hobby is world peace" and says she is president of the Peace Arbitration Society of the United States. It also adds that although she is president of the District of Columbia Woman Suffrage Association, she does not consider herself a "professional suffragist speech-maker, and this will be her first speech on women's suffrage in some time.

Written on "American Woman's Republic" stationery. Lella Crum Gardner (1873-1956) was the wife of Belva Lockwood's nephew Frank Gardner. Discusses in depth the biography that Gardner is writing about her; is sending Gardner materials for her to use as sources, including engraved portraits. Describes the circus she recently attended. Discusses joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, and mentions her membership in The National Council of Women, the A.A.W., and the Medical Association. Also mentions her participation in the Federation of Women's Clubs, the International Law Congress, women's suffrage meetings, the Pageant organized by organized by the National Woman Suffrage Committee, the Inauguration, and the woman suffrage march to the Capitol. Will be representing the Woman's Republic as an ambassador, dean of the party, attorney general, and one of the cabinet of officers on a tour of Europe, writing, I expect this to be the crowning glory of my old age. Reports on the unveiling ceremony, press coverage, and residence of her portrait (possibly referring to the oil painting by Nellie Mathes Horne (1870-1950) which now resides in the National Portrait Gallery). Also discusses her finances.

Augusta J. Chapin was a prominent minister and women's rights activist. Discusses the books that Jackson left with her. Is unable to act as Corresponding Secretary for the Committee due to her lack of availability.

Alice Bartlett Stimson was a member of the Woman's Municipal League. Hopes that Jackson, the Honorary Vice President of the League, will attend the annual luncheon and sit at her table.

Helen Hoy Greeley was a lawyer, political activist, and secretary for "The 'New Jersey Next' Campaign Committee of New York Suffragists." Entreats Jackson to speak on behalf of and help raise funds for the Committee.

Smith was president of the Women's Freedmen's Relief Association. Invites Schofield to attend the organization's Yearly Meeting.

Antoinette Blackwell was a women's rights activist and the first woman to be ordained as a mainstream Protestant minister in the United States. She tells Anna Jackson that she is excused for the occasion of her daughter's marriage and congratulates her and the couple. She adds that she will be going to Martha's Vineyard in a three weeks to plant trees and shrubs, so she will likely not have a chance to see Jackson during the Political Study Club May meeting.