Letter from Kane to "Mother" (probably Jane Duval Leiper Kane) written on the day of Harriet Amelia Kane's birthday. Elizabeth talks about the baby's growth and how she and Tom have been doing. Dated July 10, 1856.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, explaining why her husband, Thomas L. Kane, refuses to accept money from him even though Nellie (her sister, Helen Kane Wood) is staying with them. Dated July 16, approximately 1856.

Materials include a list of expenses and total costs for a journey to New York and back. No date on item. Dated approximately 1856.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, discussing her struggle to keep up with correspondence, giving a family update, and mentioning that her husband, Thomas L. Kane, is still in Havana waiting for Elisha. Dated December 30, 1856.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood mentioning that the family is on a trip in Olean, New York, and telling him all about their eventful stay at a rather dismal inn. Dated September 8, 1856.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane and Elizabeth Wood Kane to Elizabeth's father, William Wood, regarding Charlotte's severe health problems. Tom and Elizabeth were both worried, but she recovered and is doing well. Dated September 8, 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, stating that the Kane family is busy dealing with Elisha's death and that she is busy helping them. She also mentions the emotional states of Thomas L. Kane and John K. Kane. No year on item. Dated March 6, approximately 1857.