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Aaron M. Powell was a Quaker social reformer who helped found the American Purity Alliance. He writes that he has just learned from Mrs. Butler (probably Josephine Butler) about a conference that will be held in Brussels, Belgium, to consider measures in relation to the propagation of syphilis. He hopes that Jackson and her husband will attend the Executive Committee meeting of the American Purity Alliance, and asks if she and Mrs. Lowell (probably Josephine Shaw Lowell) can present an outline regarding legislation on the matter.

Aaron M. Powell was a Quaker social reformer. He asks Mariana Wright Chapman to speak on the subject of "The New Militarism and Purity" at the annual meeting of the American Purity Alliance. He specifically asks that she talk about "the women of the native race" and "equality of rights for women in general." He adds that if she is unavailable on the day he listed for the meeting, then they may be able to reschedule to accommodate her.

Florence Howe Hall was a writer, critic, and lecturer on women's suffrage. Invites Mariana Wright Chapman to give a speech at a convention she is planning. Notes that Carrie Chapman Catt suggested Hall's speech might be needed at a convention Mariana Wright Chapman is planning, and asks whether she may give it.

A list of toasts to be delivered at the Monday Afternoon Club in honor of various women.