Letter from Kane to Young "and those around and near to him," giving attempt to pacify the Mormons in response to the firing on Robinson near the camp and the Salmon River incident, expresses his confidence in Governor Cumming, dated March 16, 1858.

Letter from Kane to Governor Cumming, draft, gives conditions under which he should not delay his departure, wrote a letter to Johnston asking him to reconsider his reply to Brigham Young, dated March 16, 1858.

Letter from Kane to Colonel A. S. Johnston, at Cumming's request he will deliver Johnston's message to Brigham Young, but implores him to reconsider, dated March 16, 1858.

Note informing Colonel Johnston that Thomas L. Kane is waiting at Johnston's quarters for his reply to Kane's earlier letter, dated March 16, 1858.

Letter from Kane to Johnston, wishes to hear Johnston's explanation for sending the Provost Marshal to accompany Kane from Dr. Forney's quarters to Johnston's, dated March 16, 1858.

Refers to relations between Kane and Johnston. Dated March 16, 1858.

Copy of letter from C. Grover, Provost Marshal, to Major F.J. Porter, explains his role in the surveillance of Kane ordered by Johnston, dated March 16, 1858.

Letter from Johnston explaining his position in reference to the surveillance of Thomas L. Kane, dated March 17, 1858.

Letter from Porter explaining his actions in giving orders about Thomas L. Kane, dated March 17, 1858.

Letter from Johnston denying that orders were made constraining Kane, dated March 17, 1858.