{"value"=>"<p>Copies of letters sent by Abbott or special relief assistants on his behalf to USSC personnel, army surgeons and officers, government officials, soldiers, civilians, and claim agents. Letters concern back pay and bounty applications, the status of claims, inquiries about particular soldiers, and other relief assistance. Also present are copies of letters which accompanied the forwarding of payments, discharge certificates, or other documentation. Indexes are present in each volume and are arranged in alphabetical order by the first initial of claimant's or other addressee's surname referred to in the letter. See also Registers of letters sent, below.</p>"}