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December 5, 1902.

Dear Miss E.-

I enclose some letters which tell their own story. The bill drawn has been put into the hands of Senator Borroughs of Michigan, who will do what he can in its support.

In my judgment, there is no possibility of its coming up for discussion in this " short session". I doubt, too, if it can be passed over, so long as there is not perfect union of all parties on our side, for its support. But it may be made to serve a very important and useful end, - that of keeping public attention fastened upon the subject, notwithstanding all previous defeats.

I forget whether I wrote you this; but it seems to me there is an opportunity for effective work that ought not to be permitted to pass.

I mean this : that now we have a bill endorsed by the National Association, we ought again to test the opinions of the men and women who influence the world. We ought to send a copy of the bill to a thousand - or even 2000 of the leading personages in this country, and a short petition for them to sign and return.

Suppose one goes to Helen Gould or Mr. Carnegie. She is permitted by her secretary to read it, - let us suppose. This alone may occasion questionings as to future gifts, and accomplish in itself, what might be otherwise utterly [underlined] impossible [underlined].

The cost will not be great. If your assistants can spare the time to do the mailing, I will see to the printing and getting the documents ready. I dont suppose the printing can be over $ 75.00; of course this is estimate; it may not be half that sum. I write because you have made me free to tell you when I think that any special procedure will [cut off] for the interest of the cause you have at heart. This is one.

Sincerely yours,
A.L.