{"value"=>"<p>Two disbound letterbooks of telegrams received. Both are in reverse, roughly chronological order. The first letterbook is partially numbered (1-277) beginning in the back, with an index. Telegrams are sent mostly by USSC offices (especially Washington), departments in the field, and branches. Items concern supplies needed, sent, and purchased; financial matters; publications; personnel; travel; and meetings. Numerous telegrams from 1862 pertain to hospital transports.</p>"}