Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he is staying with Dr. Robert Maskell Patterson at the University of Virginia and giving an update of recent activities. Dated August 2 (no year on item).

Materials include an original letter from John K. Kane to Thomas L. Kane in which John talks about sending letters in regard to Tom's passport and tells Tom the results of Tuesday's presidential election. Dated October 12-14, 1843.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that she made the right decision and she didn't need to doubt herself. He says he completed 113 memorials today and he expresses concern about Jane's health. Dated June 20, 1833.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying he saw William Taylor today and that Mr. Henry D. Gilpin sent word that he is willing to help John in anyway possible. No year on item. Dated December 11, approximately 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane advising her to find a replacement for the lame horse if necessary. No year on item. Dated November 8, approximately 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane asking her to come visit him, saying that work has improved, discussing what to do with the house, and describing a visit to Mr. Louis McLane's home (McLane was the twelfth Secretary of State). Dated June 19, 1833.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying he is delighted to hear word from home and telling her that he is going to dinner with Mr. Henry D. Gilpin. No year on item. Dated November 11, approximately 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying he will take a short trip home for his birthday. He describes the dinner and conversation he had at President Andrew Jackson's home and says that Chancellor James Kent visited Elias Kane's home while he was there. No year on item. Dated May 14, approximately 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane responding to the public accusations against him and the government. He details a conversation he had with Martin Van Buren while at President Andrew Jackson's home the night before. No year on item. Dated November 22, approximately 1835.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that he caught a cold and plans a to pay a visit to Elizabeth Taylor. The letter includes a love letter for Jane. No year on item. Dated January 28, approximately 1835.