Contains correspondence between Kane and family members and friends. Includes discussion of the conduct of the war, command of the Bucktails Regiment, and family and personal news. Also includes correspondence on Kane's resignation in 1863, and later reminiscences. Materials date from between 1861 and 1877.

Envelope in which letters were contained, labeled “Papers relating to Reports to Gen. Orde,” n.d.

Autograph letter signed, circular, by order of General Ord, signed by A.B. Sharpe, asks Thomas L. Kane and others to consult with the Captains of their regiments regarding “certificates of merit” for the Battle of Dranesville, 1 p., 27 December 1861.

Statement by Thomas L. Kane, on an occurrence near Harrisonburg, where a New Jersey cavalry regiment was “routed” and his battalion was ordered “to fall back and establish the artillery” in strategic position, 1 p., 6 June [1862?].

In same envelope, addressed to Gen. C.P. Buckingham: autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Barstow, events of the [2nd Battle of Bull Run?], why he acted without orders, 1 p., written on both sides, 31 August 1862; Autograph letter, from Thomas L. Kane, Arlington, to S.R. Barstow, copy, incomplete, on the “sham” Bucktail regiment, 1 p., 6 September 1862; Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Barstow, copy, same letter, 1 p., written on both sides, 6 September 1862.

Memorandum of Inspection, by John P. Green, of the 20th Conn. Volunteers, 2 pp., 24 November 1862.

Autograph letter signed, from William A. Bayley, London Valley, VA, to Thomas L. Kane, report of inspection of 20th Conn., cooking and kitchens, some notes made by Thomas L. Kane, 2 pp., 1 folded and written on 3 sides, 24 November 1862.

Autograph letter signed, from W.F. Thomas, London Valley, to Thomas L. Kane, report of inspection of 20th Conn. Volunteers, 1 p., 24 November 1862.

Autograph letter signed, from Abram Reynolds, London Valley, to Thomas L. Kane, report of inspection of the Camp and Garrison Equipage and Quartermasters Stores of the 20th Conn., 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 25 November 1862.

Autograph letter signed, from John P. Green to Thomas L. Kane, report of inspection of books and papers of the 20th Conn., 1 p., 25 November 1862.