Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he is required to calculate the settlements on the commission's claims. Dated January 16, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he is eager to be done with the commission work and return to home life. Dated January 19, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane apologizing for making Jane feel neglected. Dated January 20, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane describing an incredible assassination attempt on President Andrew Jackson. Dated February 1, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane consoling her about raising their children and detailing a curriculum that the children should study at home whenever possible. Dated February 9, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane encouraging her and saying that he painted a portrait of President Andrew Jackson that he claims is the best ever painted of him. Dated February 11, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to his son, Elisha Kent Kane, counseling his son to develop and improve certain skills. There is a postscript addressed to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he misses her and has been intending to write. Dated March 2, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to his son Robert Patterson Kane complimenting the fact that he is now old enough to write letters like his older brothers. There is a postscript to John's wife Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that the commission's work is moving rapidly. Dated January 25, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane speculating that if Congress had passed the measure to enlarge the Supreme Court then Elias Kane would have been given an appointment. Dated March 3, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to his son, Elisha Kent Kane, reminding him not to become discouraged even though his rheumatism may hinder his studies. Dated March 3, 1835.