{"value"=>"<p>Copies of letters sent to local agents regarding claims prosecution and local agency business, written primarily by Darius Forbes, Augustus Forbes, and W.F. Bascom. Letters in the first two volumes also include letters to those applying to become ANCA local agents and individuals inquiring about agencies in their area; these volumes contain alphabetical indexes to agents and other recipients. Indexes in volumes for 1864 Nov 4-1866 Feb 23 are alphabetical by agent; indexes in volumes for 1866 Feb 24-1866 Dec 27 are alphabetical by claimant or agent.</p>"}