Materials include a letter from John K. Kane, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, and Elisha Kent Kane to Thomas L. Kane saying that they haven't received any word from him and they want him to return home to Philadelphia. Dated March 18, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane instructing him to draw money (at least one hundred dollars) from John's bank account. Dated March 20, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane to their son Thomas L. Kane informing him of political news. Dated April 23, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane to Thomas L. Kane saying that drafts have been honored. John also encourages Tom to pay attention to his health and return home speedily. Dated May 5, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane to Thomas L. Kane giving more instruction on how to behave in Europe. John predicts that Martin Van Buren will be re-elected as President of the United States. Dated May 8, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, and Elisha Kent Kane to Thomas L. Kane updating him about the work being done on the house, issues with taxes, and a party they are having soon. Torn with some text missing. Dated May 17, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane to Thomas L. Kane informing him that the family will be moving to the cottage. He also says that he's sending several newspapers with recent reports of the top stories. Dated May 19, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, and Robert Patterson Kane to Thomas L. Kane saying they had a party last night, which was attended by General Andrew Jackson and President Martin Van Buren. Dated May 19, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, and Elisha Kent Kane to Thomas L. Kane giving advice about what to do in England if the voyage is long and difficult. It also says that Jane is suffering from the strain of running the household. Dated May 25, 1840.

Materials include a letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he arrived in Albany and will soon go to Utica and visit Niagara. Dated September 3, 1840.