Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane who was away at college in Carlisle. It says that John may have to appear in Washington, which will delay his trip to visit Tom. Dated January 7, 1838.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane saying they had an interview with President Durbrin of Dickinson College. They tell him to keep his room clean. Dated January 8, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane advising him how to behave at college and how to write compositions. Dated February 17, 1839.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane saying that John has returned from his eight day trip to Washington. Dated March 3, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane. The letter is filled with advice, counsel, and updates about the family. Dated March 17, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane saying that John recently battled an illness and Elisha's health has improved since his Brunswick trip. Dated March 24, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane congratulating him on his class rank and giving him advice about choosing a new roommate. Dated April 14, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane saying the recently returned from a trip to Washington and mentions political discussions about difficulties with England. Dated April 21, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane informing him about events at home, inculding the recent marriages of some of their friends. Dated May 5, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane to his son Thomas L. Kane saying the rest of the family has left town for Lapidea and that one of Tom's cousins had an unfortunate accident while riding his horse. Dated May 10, 1839.