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John K. Kane letter to Elisha Kent Kane, 1844 May 13

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 2c
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Item 77
Image of John K. Kane letter to Elisha Kent Kane
Image of John K. Kane letter to Elisha Kent Kane

Scope and Contents

Materials include an original letter from John K. Kane to Elisha Kent Kane, saying that Thomas L. Kane has returned home healthier and taller. The letter explains the tensions between the Irish and the Native American party, comments on Martin Van Buren’s character, and gives the opinion that Henry Clay will be the next president. May 14, 1844.

Dates

  • 1844 May 13

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.

Extent

1 folded sheet (4 pages) ; 25 x 40 cm folded to 25 x 20 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Other Finding Aids

File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/VMSS792.xml

General

Holograph, signed.

Subjects

Digital Material

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
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