{"value"=>"<p>Letters received and written mainly by J.B. Abbott and his staff concerning the prosecution of claims, inquiries about individual soldiers, and other special relief services. Materials consist of a chronological series of letters received, partially numbered; letters from state agents and loose letters; and copies of letters sent. Also present are chronological registers of numbered letters received, and letters sent; a record of Abbott’s correspondence in 1865; and staff reports on Department operations.</p>"}