Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-09
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the rel'l
of sick and wounded soldiers, have secured ths
services Of counsel for the purpose Of assisting
those who are unable to meet the expenses y
such applications in the prosecution of CalHd
aud the obtaining of Pensions, as follows;
l. 70 Hvaiids, disabled since March 4, 1851
in the military service of the United States ii
the line of duty.
.. 70 Widows, of non commissioned officers
aud privates dying Of wounds received or "
disease contracted in the military service q
above.
8. 70 Children, under sixteen years Of age oi
such deceased persons, if there is no wid9U suf1
yiyiug or from the time Of the widows re-n'F1
ragc.
A. 70 Mothers, (who have no husband living
Of officers aud soldiers deceased US afores1ll
provided the latter have left neither widow, POI
children under sixteen years of agei aud PIal
vlded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support
o. 70 Sisters under sixteen years Of ags "
such deceased persons, dependent on the Auel,
wholly or in part, for support provided lhei'
are no rightful claimants of either Of the lhfe'
last preceding classes.
e. 70 Wao0, Father or Mother, (WhicheV'F
entitled for arrears of pay and bounty;
ANu hlHAupAihNluh uhh ftt ueNu Aho"o
the Act of March 3, 1863, to pny bounty Of coz
diers discharged for "wounds received in battle.
1t is probable that such an appropriation Will ~
made at the next session Of Congress. Ils
claims Of such persons will be filed, II desired
but no action can he taken at present by the ps
partments at Washington.
RESTRICTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by I'M
Witnesses, who must state upon oath or athfmp
tiun their belief that the claimant is the peTs0l
ho or she represents himself or herself to De-
In cases Of claims for pensions made by Wllg'
of deceased officer Or soldier, the legality OIL ll
marriage, the death of the husband, and the las
that the claimant is still widow, must Y Y
proved Proof Of marriage may ba made Y
record evidence, or in default Of that by 'l'
clergymans certificate or testimony OF resp'''
able persons.
Applicants Of the "a, 50, 4th and 9th cassa
above given, who have in any manner aided
abetted the rebellion against the United saN
Government are not entitled to tue dement's
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must 10 .,
cases, produce evidence of their authority y, Y
such under the Seal Of the Court from Wnly'
their appointment is obtained; and suoh t,'
dence must accompany the claimants apPi''
tiOn. .
Persons intending to make application W.
call, with their Witnesses aud testimony W. W.
the Counsel Of the Association, Samuel NJ nM nv
rington, jr, Esq, COZ Market street. WHINING
ton, Delaware. Parties living at dis'auo ls
should give ut least two days notice oil the "w
when they intend to make application. i,
Il is desirable that all persons should dlshnu,'
understand that the Association meets he e1Pa,H
Of those claimants only ,0ho are unable 10 e@p''
persons 10 secure their claims. ,..
Officers, non-commissonei officers, piNA'iS,
or other parties who may be able to meet su,S ';
expenses may, however, at their own COST, a'a,
themselves Of the facilities which this enannSt n
of communication with the Pension Bureau, !, 81 y
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at 'p''
expense, by the Counsel Of tho Association;
ALFRED LEE,
President Of the Del. State Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept 12, ls6S.-sH