Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-11-03
Claims and Pensions.


The Delaware State Association ior the relief
of sick aud wounded soldiers, have secured the
services Of counsel for the purpose of assisting
those who ARE unable TO meet the expenses OF
such applications in the prosecution Of Claims
and the obtaining Of Pensions, MS follows;
1. 10 hpaiids, disabled since March 4, 1861,
l.. the military service OF the United States, in
the line of duty.
. % VdOuS, of non n.commissioned officers
and priyates dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service ns
above,
8. 10 CLIdreR, under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
yiyBg or from the time of the widows re-mar-
Iiage.
4. TO NotierS (who have no husband lvng)
Of officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have lett neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age; aud pro-
y.iel also that the mother was dependent wholly
or 10 part upon tie deceased FOR support
3. 10 Sisters under sixteen years of age of
such ltefased persons, dependent on the latter,
wholly or in part, for support, provided there
are 10 Tighttul claimants OF either of the three
last preceding classes.
g. 10 lTaop, Fqther or MoMer, whichever
Cntiiled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March 3, 1868, to pay bounty of sol
lers discharged for "wounds received in battle"
1t probable that such au appropriation will be
made Mt the next session Of Congress. The
claims of such persons will be filed, if desired,
but no action eau be taken at preaent by the De-
rarinents at Washington.
Instructions.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
Witnesses, who must state upon oath or aiiirma-
tiOu ineir belief that the claimant is the person
he or She represents himself or herself to be.
Ia cases Of claims for pensions made by widow
Of deceased officer or soldier the legality of the
marriage, the death oil the husband, md the fact
TINT the claimant is stl widow, must be
proved Proof Of marriage mny be made by
recJrl evidence, or in default OF that by the
cItrgymans certificate Or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants OF the a. 3d. lth aud 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abcllei the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits Of
tide Pension Act.
Guardians OF minor claimants must, in all
cases produce evidence Of their authority as
such uuler the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such cvi
dcnce must accompany the claimants appoa
ton.
Persons intending 10 make application will
call with their witnesses aud testimony upon
Tue Counsel Of the Association, Samuel NJ. liar
rngon, jr., Esq, 6O2 Market street, Whining
ua, Delaware. Parties living at distance
should give ut least two days notice OF the time
wbea tAcy intend to make application.
ID is desirable that nll persons should distinctly
understand that the association meets the eTpeise'
Of Mo1e claimants oaiy rho are uaa5ie to employ |
tgsoas to secure tdtir ciaims
Officers, pon-eommissioned officers, priyatcs
oF ether parties who may be able to meet such |
expenses may, however, ut their own cost, avail |
themselves Of til. facilities which this channel
Of communication with the Pension Bureau af-
iorls, Their claims will be prosecuted, ut their
expense, by the Counsel Of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
l'resi lent of the Del State Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept T., lSG3.-gif