Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane to his son Thomas L. Kane saying that he is leaving for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and that the governor has spoken with him in "unreserved confidence" since he returned. Dated May 29, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane saying that they are preparing to move to a new home, telling him about the Viriginia elections, and asking about Girard College. Dated June 9, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane talking about the possiblity of changing colleges and attending either the University of Virginia or Yale. Dated June 22, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane to his son Thomas L. Kane that says Tom will be unable to continue studying at Dickinson College. Dated July 1, 1839.

Materials include an original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane saying that the family is staying out at the cottage. Dated June 28, approximately 1839.

Materials include an original letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane advising him about waiving his claim to class rank. Appears to be only part of the entire letter. No date on item. Dated approximately 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that his trip with their son Thomas L. Kane has taken them to Albany and West Point. Dated July 1, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for mayor. Dated September 14, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, and Robert Patterson Kane to Thomas L. Kane. The letter gives him an update about events at home and about John's work. Dated October 20-23, 1839.

Materials include a signed original letter from John K. Kane, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, and Elisha Kent Kane to Thomas L. Kane telling him about what's happened at home and informing him about debates regarding the United States Bank. Dated January 15, 1840.