Box 26a
Contains 82 Results:
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to William Wood, 1857 January 7
Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, which discusses scarlet fever and illness. She also mentions that all the Democratic celebrities stop there, including James Buchanan and Sam Houston. Dated January 7, 1857.
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to William Wood, 1857 January 23
Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, in which she again returns money sent by her father because of Thomas L. Kane’s wishes. Dated January 23, 1857.
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1857 January 29
Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, stating that she is worried because she has not heard any word from him. She gives Tom an update aboutn the family and children. Dated January 29, 1857.
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1857 February 1
Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, giving him a suggestion for resolving the financial concern and a family update. Dated February 1, 1857.
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to Thomas L. Kane, [1857?] February 6
Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, giving him a family update. Includes a copy of a note from Dr. John Milton Bernhisel. Dated February 6, approximately 1857.
William Wood letter to Elizabeth Wood Kane, 1857 February 12
Letter from William Wood to his daughter, Elizabeth Wood Kane, in which he talks about and asks after her children, especially Harriet and Elisha. Dated February 12, 1857.
John Kintzing Kane letter to Elizabeth Wood Kane, 1857 February 28
Letter from John K. Kane to Elizabeth Wood Kane, giving her an update of the family’s travels and stating that he arrived in Louisville last night. Dated February 28, 1857.
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to Thomas L. Kane, [1857?] February 25
Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, comforting him in the aftermath of his brother Elisha Kent Kane's death. She describes a dream she had after Elisha's death and reminds Tom that Elisha has found peace in heaven with God. No year on item. Dated February 25, approximately 1857.
Elizabeth Wood Kane letter to William Wood, [1857?] March 6
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.
John Kintzing Kane letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1857 March 2
Letter from John Kintzing Kane to Thomas L. Kane, sending him newspapers with reactions to Elisha’s death, and requesting help making the funeral arrangements in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated March 2, 1857.