Contains correspondence between Kane and family members and friends. Includes discussion of the conduct of the war, command of the Bucktails Regiment, and family and personal news. Also includes correspondence on Kane's resignation in 1863, and later reminiscences. Materials date from between 1861 and 1877.

Paper envelope in which letters were enclosed, labeled “No. 2. T.L. Kane to E.D. Kane. From January 1, 1862 to the time of his being taken prisoner at Harrisonburg, June 8, 1862.”

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Aunt Ann, wants Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane to take care of herself; also autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Elizabeth Dennsitoun Wood Kane, tells her to rest, 1 p., 6 January 1862.

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane, Camp Pierpont, to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, thanking them (Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, Mother, and Aunt Ann) for letters, 1 p., 10 January 1862.

Automated letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, sending $300, 1 p., 18 January 1862.

Automate letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, in French, election to be with the men, 1 p., 20 January 1862.