Scope and Contents Letter from Thomas L. Kane to Elisha Kent Kane, went to Washington and had a private interview with President James K. Polk about the Mormons, Polk considered Kane's intentions to be "of the highest and most praiseworthy patriotism," "my course of conduct unquestionably has elevated me in the Executive’s opinion," "we two must not be meek and lowly if we seek to inherit this earth," gathers letters from General Lewis Cass and President Polk to accompany him on his journey to the Mormons,...

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Letter from Breese, Washington, D.C. to Governor Ford, Springfield, Illinois, providing an introduction for Thomas L. Kane, and mentioning his plans to visit Nauvoo and other places, dated June 8, 1846. Includes an envelope.

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Letter from President Polk to Kane, of recommendation for Kane to "all officers of the United States whom you may meet or with whom you may have occasion to communicate in the course of your travels," dated June 11, 1846. Includes 1 typescript.

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Letter from Kane, written from Fort Leavenworth, to Kearny, stating that he wants Kearny’s opinion about trying to meet with the California Emigrants, dated June 25, 1846.

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Letter from Kearny, written from Fort Leavenworth, to Kane, Fort Leavenworth, stating that it is impossible to catch up with the California Emigrants, dated June 29, 1846.

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Letter from Gilpin, written from Fort Leavenworth, to Kane, regarding the possibilities of Kane overtaking those heading for California and Oregon, dated June 29, 1846.

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Letter from Breese, written in Washington, D.C. to William E. Matlock, Nauvoo, Illinois, dated June 8, 1846. Includes an envelope.

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Letter from Kane reporting the various stories circulating around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania concerning Kane's relationship with the Mormons, dated July 1846.

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Letter draft from Kane stating that he will abandon his design to go to California if he is unable to overtake "the rearmost party of California emigrants between this place and Fort Laramie", Undated.

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Letter from T.R. Peale, written in Washington, D.C. to Kane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sending Kane 3 letters that may be of use to him in California, and asking him to find Ephriam Travel if he goes to San Jose, California, dated May 30, 1846.