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Box 24

 Container

Contains 8 Results:

Thomas L. Kane autograph letter signed

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

ALS, from TLK to Brigadier General Lorenzo Thomas, resignation as Brigadier General of Volunteers due to wounds and injuries, wishes to “return to the field as soon as I can be employed upon active service,” 1 p., 5 March 1863.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1877

Thomas L. Kane letter signed to Colonel Forney, 1863 March 17

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Letter signed from Thomas L. Kane to Colonel Forney, word is that the Senate has not confirmed him, request for help in preserving his fair record, 1 p., 12 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 17

Brigadier General Williams autograph letter signed to Thomas L. Kane, 1863 March 17

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from Brigadier General Williams to Thomas L. Kane, commendation for services and leadership rendered while in command, “You have succeeded beyond reasonable expectations,” 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 17 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 17

William D. Wilkins autograph letter signed to Thomas L. Kane, 1863 March 16

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from William D. Wilkins to Thomas L. Kane, expressions of regret upon Thomas L. Kane’s intended departure from the division, “I have never . . . met with an officer so zealous, enterprising, energetic and thorough, as yourself,” 1 p., 16 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 16

Thomas L. Kane autograph letter signed to General Slocum, 1863 March 17

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. kane to General Slocum, Thomas L. Kane intends to reach Washington before the Senators have departed to address the charges brought against him, 1 p., 17 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 17

John W. Forney telegraph to Thomas L. Kane, 1863 March 17

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Telegraph from [John W.] Forney to Thomas L. Kane, Thomas L. Kane was confirmed on 11 March 1863 as Brigadier General from 7 September 1862, 1 p., 17 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 17

P.H. Watson telegraph to Thomas L. Kane, 1863 March 18

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Telegraph from P.H. Watson to Thomas L. Kane, Thomas L. Kane’s nomination as Brigadier General was confirmed on 11 March, congratulations, 1 p., 18 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 18

Thomas autograph letter signed to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, 1863 March 20

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, unclear about Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane’s desires for him to remain or resign, discusses the brigade, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 20 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 20