Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane advising her how to deal with his sister, Alida Van Rennselaer Kane Constable, who has overstayed her welcome and made herself an "unwanted stranger in the home of family." Dated October 28, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that General Saunders (possibly the North Carolina Attorney General Romulus Mitchell Sanders) has not arrived or sent any word. Dated October 29, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane wishing he could be there to sustain her. He also praises her father, Thomas Leiper. Dated October 29, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying he's working frantically with General Saunders (possibly the North Carolina Attorney General Romulus Mitchell Sanders) and he met privately with United States President Andrew Jackson who said that John had his full confidence. Dated November 6, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane advising her to hire another servant if necessary, discussing his father's health, and counseling their son, Elisha. Dated November 7, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that the commission's business should be wrapped up in less than a year. He tells her not to worry about money. Dated November 8, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying he is enjoying his visit to Uncle Elias Kane's home and that his cousin Louisa Kane has taught him how to play chess. Dated November 11, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying the commission has only five hundred more cases left to review. He says that his uncle, Elias Kane, is expected next week. Dated November 13, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane listing his correspondences for the day and detailing the situation in which money was sent to his sister Alida Van Renneslaer Kane Constable. Dated November 14-15, 1834.

Letter from John K. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane sympathizing with her situation at home and encouraging her to stay healthy and devote time to the children. Dated November 17, 1834.