Letter to Kane warning to beware of partnerships and comments on the economic conditions of the day, dated August 25, 1857.

Letter to Kane considering the present state of the market, dated August 28, 1857.

Letter to Kane giving speculations on changing market conditions and brief update on the progress of the new house.

Letter from Jane D. Kane to Elizabeth Wood Kane and John K. Kane to Thomas L. Kane, Mother suggests possible arrangements to Bessie that can be made for the family's return while Father is relieved to receive word of Kane's financial decisions, dated September 1.

Incomplete letter with newspaper clipping listing recently failed businesses in New York City. Kane's letter was passed on to Mr. Mercer, further comments on the economic market, and an update on the building of the new house, dated September 1, 1857.

Letter to Kane relating that Father's health is poor, entertaining guests including Aunt Julia, and mention of Tom Smith's death and funeral, dated September 1, 1857.

Letter from John K. Kane to Thomas L. Kane and Jane D. Kane to Elizabeth Wood Kane, Father continues discussion on economics and financial cycles with some comments on progress to the new house. Mother comments on her trip to the asylum and blind institution as well as the passing of Mr. Smith, dated September 3, 1857.

Letter to Kane commenting about Mr. Merrick and business dealings with an update on the new house, dated September 4, 1857.

Letter to Kane warning to be wary of any further investments, invitation to return to Philadelphia and stay at Fern Rock, and a brief comment about Elisha's health, September 5, 1856.

Letter to Kane and family; John has written about his "inflamed eyes," continued financial problems despite no failures as of yet in Philadelphia, railroad crash, progress on the new house, and invitation to return home, September 6, 1857.