Autograph letter signed, from William Rickards, Franklin, to Thomas L. Kane, Kane, on Thomas L. Kane’s promise to assist Rickards in getting employment in the government, 2 pp., 5 November 1869.

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane, Kane, to General H.M. Slocum, on Colonel Rickards being out of work, 1 p., 18 December 1869.

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane, Kane, to Hon. Calvin W. Gilfillan, on testimonials and for Col. Rickards’ endorsement, 1 p., 20 December 1869.

Letter, from Thomas L. Kane, Kane, to “Boutwell,” concerning William Rickards’ recommendation, letter to “Dear Sir,” incomplete, on other side, 1 p., written on both sides, 22 December 1869.

Autograph letter signed, from Thomas L. Kane to William Rickards, draft, on Rickards’ employment, 1 p., written on both sides, 29 December 1869.

Autograph letter signed, from William Rickards, Franklin, to Thomas L. Kane, Kane, why he can’t accept the appraisership in Philadelphia, includes envelope, 1 p., folded, written on 2 sides, 1 January 1870.

Autograph letter signed, from C.N. Gilpillam to Thomas L. Kane, leaving for Washington today and will add deliver a recommendation of Colonel Rickards along with Kane’s, includes envelope, 1 p., 8 January 1870.

Autograph letter signed, from Henry Warner Slocum to Thomas L. Kane, received his endorsement of Colonel Rickards and forwarded it, includes envelope, 1 p., 9 January [1870].

Record on William Rickards, who was dishonorably discharged from the army, 4 pp., n.d.

Certificate appointing Thomas L. Kane Major General, 1870, typewritten document signed, states that Kane is appointed Major General by the Governor of Pennsylvania, John W. Geary, signed by F. Jordan, secretary, 26 September 1870.