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Official document from President James K. Polk and Secretary of State James Buchanan to John K. Kane; the document is Kane's commission as district judge with his oath of office on the back. Dated June 17, 1846.

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Letter from James Buchanan to John K. Kane containing John's commission as judge of the district court of Eastern Pennsyvlania. Dated June 18, 1846.

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Photocopy of "Meeting for the Relief of the Mormons" addressed to Senator Daniel Webster and containing information on the meeting run by John K. Kane about resolutions passed to aid the Mormons. No date on item. Dated approximately 1846-1847.

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Letter from President James K. Polk to John K. Kane that discusses the politics of the 1848 presidential election and which way the Free Soilers (in both parties) will vote. Polk is glad that Kane is interested and hopes that he can convince some of their "erring Democratic brethren" to "act with their old party and their old friends" in the trial. Dated October 27, 1848.

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Typescript of James K. Polk letter to John K. Kane (previous item) that discusses the details of the 1848 presidential election. Original letter was dated October 27, 1848. Date of typescript production is not identified.

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Letter to George M. Dallas congratulating him on his new appointment from the president. They tell him that they testify to his high sense of social worth and eminent public services. The letter is signed by Henry D. Gilpin, John K. Kane, Robert Patterson, and other prominent men of the time. Dated January 30, 1856.

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Materials include a letter written to the governor discussing business about the current banking issues. The name of the governor isn't mentioned and the letter is not signed. There is no date on item. Date of production not identified.

Scope and Contents Materials include John K. Kane's transfer press letterbook used from 1845 to 1847. The book contains transfer copies of letters to important political officials and leaders of the time. Correspondents include Governor Shunk, John Grieg, James Snowden, William Loughlin, James Buchanan, James K. Polk, George Bancroft, and others involved in various law cases and political matters. The label on the front of the book says that the materials are about matters pertaining to the Buckshot War of...

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Letter from George Ticknor to John K. Kane saying that he did not receive Kane's letter because of several delays and consequently a mistake was made; however, he says that the mistake has been corrected. Dated September 21, 1838.

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Letter from John K. Kane to William Mathiot saying that he had just been visited by two members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ezra T. Benson and J.C. Little, who asked for advice about the rights and interests of Joseph Sidwell. The letter also mentions Thomas Leiper Kane's confidential errand from the president to the Mormons. John gives his opinion about the Mormons and their present situation. Dated October 1, 1846.