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Letter from Little, written from St. Louis, Missouri, to Samuel Brannan, San Francisco, California, providing an introduction for Thomas L. Kane, dated June 22, 1846.

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Letter from Little, written from St. Louis, Missouri, to Brigham Young at the "Camp of Israel," providing an introduction for Thomas L. Kane, and stating that Kane "bears by my request to the President papers of great value to us", dated June 22 1846.

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Letter from Little, written from St. Louis, Missouri, "To whom it may concern," which certifies that Thomas L. Kame "is a gentleman in whom the utmost confidence may be placed", dated June 22 1846.

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Letter from Little, written in Nauvoo, Illinois, to Thomas L. Kane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stating that they cannot move past Council Bluffs until they sell the temple, and he wishes Kane could see Nauvoo and the temple, dated June 29, 1846.

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Letter from Sayers, written in Boston, Massachusetts, to Thomas L. Kane, sending Kane Mrs. E.B. Thompson’s address per request of Jesse C. Little, dated January 4, 1848.

Scope and Contents Letter from Thomas L. Kane to Elisha Kent Kane, went to Washington and had a private interview with President James K. Polk about the Mormons, Polk considered Kane's intentions to be "of the highest and most praiseworthy patriotism," "my course of conduct unquestionably has elevated me in the Executive’s opinion," "we two must not be meek and lowly if we seek to inherit this earth," gathers letters from General Lewis Cass and President Polk to accompany him on his journey to the Mormons,...

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Letter from Breese, Washington, D.C. to Governor Ford, Springfield, Illinois, providing an introduction for Thomas L. Kane, and mentioning his plans to visit Nauvoo and other places, dated June 8, 1846. Includes an envelope.

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Letter from President Polk to Kane, of recommendation for Kane to "all officers of the United States whom you may meet or with whom you may have occasion to communicate in the course of your travels," dated June 11, 1846. Includes 1 typescript.

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Letter from Kane, written from Fort Leavenworth, to Kearny, stating that he wants Kearny’s opinion about trying to meet with the California Emigrants, dated June 25, 1846.

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Letter from Kearny, written from Fort Leavenworth, to Kane, Fort Leavenworth, stating that it is impossible to catch up with the California Emigrants, dated June 29, 1846.