Scope and Contents Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Edward M. Stanton, draft “not sent,” LeRoy Stone--a “very undeserving and dishonorable officer”- -is recruiting in Pennsylvania for a “Bucktail Brigade” without authorization, encloses memorandum on “the history of Major LeRoy Stone during his connection with the regiment” (Items 11/12), the election for Colonel, Thomas L. Kane was “the first man in Pennsylvania to volunteer, after the attack on Sumter,” has never “solicited promotion” despite...

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Draft of the statement “Major Roy Stone” by Thomas L. Kane, 2 pp., 1 written on both sides, n.d.

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Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Col. E.D. Townsend, appointments for his staff; note reading, “My dear Taylor, Yes. No. 55 Willards. Come in without knocking,” 1 p., n.d.

Scope and Contents In envelope labeled, “W.J. Blanchard, July 27, 1862”: ALS, from William T. Blanchard, Palmer, MA, to TLK, Blanchard’s wounds, he should be able to return to the battalion when his leave of absence expires, he has been raising recruits, he is willing to give his life for his country, people in Washington are down on Gen. McClellan but he is a “brave and skillful General, as well as a good man,” 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 27 July 1862; also enclosed, ALS, from J.L. Wheeler,...

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Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Gen. C.P. Buckingham, draft, on the unauthorized “recruiting enterprise” of “undeserving officers” in Pennsylvania, 1 p., 13 August 1862.

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Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Edward M. Stanton, another draft of Item 10, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 19 August 1862.

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Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Gen. L. Thomas, he encloses his oath of officer as Brigadier General of Volunteers (not there); Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to Gen. Halleck, he has accepted the appointment as Brigadier General of Volunteers; 1 p., 9 September 1862.

Scope and Contents In envelope addressed to Thomas L. Kane, postmarked 27 March 1863: letter, from Thomas L. Kane to H.W. Slocum, his discouragement because of his state of health and lack of active service, his brigade is made up of “nine months men,” they need a chance to fight, 1 p., written on both sides, 31 March 1863; Letter, from Thomas L. Kane to Mr. Watson, “This war will not end with one turn,” asks for Watson to obtain Sec. Stanton’s opinion of Thomas L. Kane resigning or applying for a leave of...

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Envelope in which letters were contained, labeled “Efforts to obtain Active Service. [Broillons?] Asking Active Service.”