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Box 24

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Contains 131 Results:

Thomas L. Kane correspondence from Civil War, 1861-1877

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1877
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War

Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War, 1861-1883

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes, clippings, and other material related to Kane's wartime service. Also contains additional materials related to the war without clear ties to Kane. Materials date from between 1861 and 1883.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1883
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War

Thomas L. Kane correspondence and other material on military service, 1869-1878

 Sub-Series — Box: 24
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Kane and William Rickards, among others, related to Kane's service during the Civil War. Materials date from between 1869 and 1878.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1869-1878
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War

Thomas L. Kane announcement, 1863 March 3

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 7
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Announcement from Head Quarters, 1st Division, for Thomas L. Kane to be Officer of the Day, by command of Gen. A.S. Williams, 1 p., 3 March 1863.

Dates: 1863 March 3
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

Envelopes

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 7
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Envelope labeled “Envelopes,” inside is another envelope, addressed to Mrs. J.D.L. Kane, Philadelphia, n.d.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1883
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

E. D. Townsend special order, 1863 July 4

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Special Order no. 296, from E.D. Townsend, instructing 1st Lt. J.P. Wiggins to report to General Thomas L. Kane for duty, 1 p., 4 July 1863.

Dates: 1863 July 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

E.D. Townsend special order, 1863 July 4

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Special Order no. 296, from E.D. Townsend, instructing Brigadier General Thomas L. Kane to command the depot for drafted men at Pittsburgh, PA, 1 p., 4 July 1863.

Dates: 1863 July 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

E.D. Townsend special order, 1863 July 18

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Special Order no. 318, from E.D. Townsend, instructing Brigadier General Copeland to be relieved of his duties at Annapolis Junction in order to relieve Brigadier General Thomas L. Kane of his command in Pittsburgh, 1 p., 18 July 1863.

Dates: 1863 July 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

E.D. Townsend special orders, 1863 July

 File — Box: 24, Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents Enclosed in same envelope (included): Special Order no. 318, from E.D. Townsend, instructing 1st Lt. J.P. Wiggins to be relieved from the operation of order no. 296, 18 July 1863; Special Order no. 318, from E.D. Townsend, instructing 1st Lt. J.P. Wiggins and 1st Lt. W.B. Irwin to be relieved from the operation of order no. 296, 1 p., 18 July 1863; Special Order no. 318, from E.D. Townsend, instructing 1st Lt. W.B. Irwin to be relieved from the operation of order no. 296, 1 p., 18 July...
Dates: 1863 July
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

Robert Williams document to Thomas L. Kane, 1863 August 28

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Document, from Robert Williams to Thomas L. Kane, Thomas L. Kane’s disability report was received, listing of regulations governing all leaves of absence, 1 p., 28 August 1863.

Dates: 1863 August 28
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War / Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War

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