Letters discussing Caine's mission to the Hawaiian Islands, his travels around Utah, his health, family, his congressional responsibilities, and other subjects.

Written while John T. Caine on mission to Hawaiian Islands. Writes of family, friends, health, and lonliness.

Letters discussing family and local news, political and church activities, and other subjects.

Regarding missions, family news and events in Utah, theater activities, politics, the weather, and other subjects. An original letter from Brigham Young has been removed from folder 18 and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. A photocopy is available in the collection for research use.

Some of these letters are incomplete or undated.