Typewritten letter signed, from Francis Fisher Kane to Elisha, various details in regards to Tom’s [Shields or Kane?] stay in a mental institution (being treated for paranoia), 2 pp., 1 May 1913.

Autograph letter signed, from Sashy to Elisha and Zella, thanks them for the graduation presents they sent him, it came out that he was in charge of a prank but “they are powerless, I have my diploma,” 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 13 June 1913.

Typewritten letter signed, from Evan to Elisha, opposed to Elisha’s effort to give his daughter a college education, “Woman’s whole being, if she has her way, is her home and love,” 1 p., 22 November 1914.

Typewritten letter, from Francis Fisher Kane to Elisha, copy, financial matters concerning Bayard Stockton and the cost of Tom’s “maintenance” in the institution, 2 pp., 13 May 1915; includes signed copy of deed of estate of Charles W. Shields, typed, 6 pp., 28 April 1915.

Typewritten letter signed, from Francis Fisher Kane to Elisha, further settlement of financial matters, 1 p., 18 May 1915.

Typewritten letter signed, from Francis Fisher Kane to Elisha, more about the estate settlement, handwritten note at bottom explains that Francis’ mother had a mild stroke, 1 p., 27 May 1915.

Autograph letter signed, from Florence Bayard Kane to Elisha, condemns “the horrible policy of militarism,” international politics (in context of World War I), family news, 5 pp., 4 written on both sides, 24 January 1916.

Typewritten letter signed, from Florence Bayard Kane to Elisha, responds to articles in the Ledger about the Ford Peace Party, 2 pp., 28 February 1916.

Typewritten letter signed, from Evan to Elisha, he is quitting his plans for the “cancer building,” he does not wish to be known as a philanthropist, 1 p., 16 May 1916.

Autograph letter signed, from J. Walter Wood to Elisha, announces the engagement of his daughter Nathalie to Francis D. White, 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 1 June 1916.