John K. Kane letter to Elisha Kent Kane, 1844 March 12

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 2c

Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Item 72

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Scope and Contents

Materials include an original letter from John K. Kane to Elisha Kent Kane predicting that both Texas and Oregon will be part of the Union in a year. John mentions the public outcry regarding the use of the Bible in public schools. He also gives Elisha an update about the family and politics and tells him about a friendly letter from Martin Van Buren. Dated March 12, 1844.

Dates

1844 March 12

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Kane family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.