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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Autograph letter signed, James A. Hardie, Assistant Adjutant General, to Thomas L. Kane, the Secretary of War has no papers on file regarding Thomas L. Kane’s official resignation, 1 p., 14 July 1863.

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Medical Certificate declaring Thomas L. Kane unfit for duty due to the effects of “Pleuritis,” signed by William Hunt, 1 p., 27 July 1863.

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Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to General L. Thomas, solicits orders to New York to enforce the draft, afterwards intends to resign, includes envelope, 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 2 August 1863.

Scope and Contents In an envelope addressed to Gen. L. Thomas (included): Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane, Kingsessing, Philadelphia, to Thomas, he is resigning so he can recover without being supported by the government, plans to return when he is strong enough, 1 p., folded, written on 3 sides, 8 August 1863; copy of same letter, 1 p.; Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Thomas, draft, on his wounds received during the war, mentions his “little book of Instructions for Skirmishers,”...

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Autograph letter signed, from Souther and Willis, Ridgeway, PA, to Thomas L. Kane, Wilcox, PA, on Thomas L. Kane’s medical certificate, includes envelope, 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 16 August 1863.