{"value"=>"<p>Letters of inquiry dating from late 1862-early 1863 are endorsed on the verso by soldier name, regiment, and the name and place of inquirer, followed by remarks as to the status of the search. Letters are filed alphabetically by soldier surname as endorsed. The files for 1865 contain letters with separate endorsement envelopes identifying the names of the correspondent and the soldier or citizen concerned. Letters span May-September and mainly concern the location of soldiers, their remains, or their personal effects.</p>"}