{"value"=>"<p>Copies of letters sent by Bowne, cashier from 1862-May 1865, and Charles G. Lathrop, bookkeeper from the New York office who transferred to Washington after Bowne's resignation. Letters are addressed to personnel at various USSC offices, departments, and branches as well as merchants. Letters concern financial matters and accounts. The first volume also includes letters written by various clerks on the behalf of J. Foster Jenkins acknowledging the receipt of letters. Indexes are present in each.</p>"}