Box 14
Contains 149 Results:
Thomas L. Kane letter to Jeremiah S. Black, 1858 July 29
Letter from Kane to Judge Black, Attorney General, clarifying the circumstances under which his earlier letter was sent. Dated July 29, 1858.
Thomas L. Kane letter to Eli K. Price, 1858 July 30
Copy of letter from Kane to Price relating his experiences during the Utah Expedition. Dated July 30, 1858.
Thomas L. Kane letter to James Buchanan, 1858 July 30
Letter from Thomas L. Kane to President James Buchanan, apologizes for sending a letter to the President’s attention, “But, soon or late, every thing seems to fall upon your overburdened shoulders; my efforts to deal with others save you no trouble whatever.” Dated July 30, 1858.
Jeremiah S. Black letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 August 16
Letter from Judge Black, Attorney General, saying he hopes to preserve their friendship. Dated August 16, 1858.
William Cumming to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 August 8
Letter from Cumming to Kane saying that he hopes that recognition attends those who deserve it. Dated August 8, 1858.
G. Ord letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 September 2
Letter from Ord written in San Francisco to Kane in Philadelphia. Mentions Dr. Osborne, offers congratulations on the success of his Utah mission, dated September 2, 1858.
John M. Bernhisel letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 December 8
Letter from Bernhisel to Kane praising Kane for his work in the Utah Expedition. Dated December 8, 1858.
James C. VanDyke letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1859 March 28
Letter from VanDyke to Kane recalling his conversation with John Bernhisel in December 1857 about Kane's planned mission to Utah, relates the details of Bernhisel's views. Also includes copy by George Q. Cannon with a postscript by Bernhisel authenticating VanDyke's account of their conversation.
Extract of letter dated Bridger, Utah Territory, 1858
“Extract of Letter dated Bridger, Utah Territory, 1858,” photocopy from American Philosophical Society, business interests, “whatever they may have felt, Thomas L. Kane and Governor Cumming were under great obligations for their personal safety and comfort to Colonel Johnston and the efficient and generous officers under his command.” Dated approximately 1858.
Thomas L. Kane note, date of production not identified
Note written by Thomas L. Kane, “I hope they will not find out whose language alone has weight with the Mormons,” his correspondence with Attorney General Black is over. Date of production not identified.