Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his parents, John K. and Jane Duval Leiper Kane, saying that he was forced to go to England because of an accident and now he is lame. He is going to stay with his cousin, Archibald Morrison, at Eaton Hall. He says that many people have been kind to him including August Comte, Alfred de Vigniy, and William and Harriet Wood. Dated October 3, 1840.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his mother, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, saying that he is in good health event though he thinks English doctors are too expensive. He says he heard news about his father in Paris and he describes Norwich, England. Postmarked October 15, but has a handwritten date of October 17, 1840. Dated October 1840.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to John K. Kane saying that he fears the struggle between the Democrats and Whigs may be keeping John very busy. He gives some news about English politics and current events and says that he attend a ball. He also writes a letter to his brother Robert Patterson Kane telling him to enjoy himself now because his boyhood will soon be gone. Dated October 28, 1840.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his brother Elisha Kent Kane saying that he hasn't heard from the family for four months and describing some political unrest in France. Dated November 5, 1840.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his mother, Jane Duval Leiper Kane, expressing his amusement toward the interest the English have for Queen Victoria. He describes a Catholic priest who stayed with him while he was ill and relates the stories of two miracles that occurred. Dated November 30, 1840.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his father, John K. Kane, talking about Elisha's accomplishments and telling them about his foot injury and its near-amputation. Dated December 11, 1840.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his parents, John K. Kane and Jane Duval Leiper Kane, saying that his headaches and foot affliction are healed and that he has been dabbling in Antiquarianism. Dated January 15, 1841.

Letter from John Schermerhorn to John K. Kane telling hima about being with Thomas L. Kane at Eaton Hall. Dated January 20, 1841.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to Jane Duval Leiper Kane saying that on his visit to Norwich Cathedral he sat by a beautiful woman and was captivated by her. He says he would take the holy orders if he were born an Englishman, but also says that he feels English clergymen do not have "pure religious feeling". Dated February 2, 1841.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane to his brother Elisha Kent Kane describing the torment of being weak and sick. He says that he thinks the body and soul have an inseparable connection and he relates his experience of seeing a man in his room who disappeared. Dated February 5, 1841.