Letter from Thomas, Robert, Jane, and John K. Kane to Elisha Kent Kane. The letter makes it clear that Elisha has left his family to visit relatives and recover from some health problems. The family sends Elisha their love and ask if his rheumatism is doing better. No year on item. Dated April 26, approximately 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he kept company with President Andrew Jackson and a Baptist clergyman last night. Dated May 7, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane discussing concerns about her sisters Ann and Helen Leiper. He also says that Rachel Jackson, the First Lady of the United States, has invited Jane to visit her at the White House. Dated June 1, 1835.

Letter from Jane Duval Leiper Kane and John K. Kane to their son Elisha Kent Kane with another note from Jane to her sister, Helen Leiper Patterson. The letter is damaged with some text missing, but it says that Jane has arrived in Washington D.C. and they've paid a visit to Andrew Jackson and his family. Elisha's parents ask about his health, update him on current events, and talk about his return home. Dated June 16, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to his son, Elisha Kent Kane, saying that Jane returned home safely after her visit to Washington D.C. and that he is working hard to be able to take a summer vacation. Dated June 26, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that the commission work is difficult and moving slowly. He tells Jane that he will pass her message on to Martin Van Buren. Dated November 1, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he is going to dine with President Andrew Jackson tomorrow night. Dated November 3, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he lost the key to his briefcase and that the commission is running out of time to finish their work. Dated November 7, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that their cousin, George Janeway, wrote asking about the possibility of a war with France and for a commission as surgeon, so he can skip the stage of surgeon's mate. John says that George's letter shows lack of purpose and explains how he will respond to it. Dated November 12, 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying they spent her birthday apart and speculating about the war that will probably occur if King Phillip (probably Louis Philippe I, King of France) refuses to give the money that he promised to the United States. Dated November 14, 1835.