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 Thomas L. Kane, stating that he worked to find a suitable route for the Sudbury and Erie Railroad only to discover opposition. Dated September 7, 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, updating him on Harriet who is learning to talk at sixteen months, and the rest of the family. Dated approximately 1857.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane and Elizabeth Wood Kane to William Wood, providing a family update, and mentioning their hopes of visiting next week. Dated March 23, approximately 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, thanking him for allowing Nellie (her sister Helen Kane Wood) to visit them. She also provides an update about weather and activities. Dated March 17, 1856.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, comforting him about his financial difficulties and giving him religious counsel as well. Dated November 12, 1857.

Pencil drawing of the plot forming the Kane family estates at Fern Rock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No indication of creator on item. D dated March 1854.