Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-27
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relief
of sick aud wounded soldiers, have secured the
services of counsel for the purpose of assisting
those who are unable 70 meet the expenses OF
-uch applications in the prosecution of Claims
and the obtaining Of Pensions, us follows;
l. 10 Mplitds, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line Of duiy.
: 70 FGors, Of non commissioned officers
aud pryates dying of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service as
above
3 70 ChaireH under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
yiyug or from the time OF the widows re-mar-
Tiage.
4 70 Noiters, (who have no husband vng)
OF officers aud soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years Of age and pro-
yidcd also TINT the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support,
8. 10 Sisters under sixteen years of age of
such deceased persons, dependent on the latter,
wholly or in part, for support, provided there
are No righlul claimants Of either of the three
last preceding classes.
.. n Wdow, Faher or Aother, (whichever
cndtlcd,) for arrears Of pay aud bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March g. 1868 to pay bounty of sol.
lta probable that such IN appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will br filed, if desired,
but no action cnn he taken at present by the De-
partments Mt Washington.
INsruuorIoNs.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
Witnesses who must state upon oath or aiirmn-
tion their 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 OF the husband, and the fact
that the claimant IS still a widow must he
proved Proof Of marriige may be made by
record evidence, or i'll default of that by the
cergyman's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons
Applicants of the 81, ad, 4lh and 9Th classes
above given, who have in uny manner aided or
abetcd the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits of
the 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 evil
denee must accompany the claimants applicaa
lion.
Persons intending to make application will
CALL with their Witnesses and testimony upon
'ne SO"'lsel VI eHo .ASs"Niuuuit Shuluei NJ lihr-
ripgon, ir, Esq, COZ Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living Mt a distance
should give at least two days notice Of the tine
when they intend to make application.
1t j. desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the association meets the expenses
Of those cttimqats oNiy wdo are uaQJc 10 emyloy
iHsyns 70 secure tieT cia0Ws
Officers, uon-oommis-iuuei officers, privates
oFother PARTIES who may be able to meet such
expenses may however, ut their own cost, avail
themselves uf ihe mciliGes which this channel
communication with the Pension Bureau af
hrls. Their claims will bo prosecuted at their
expense by the Counsel OF the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
l'resi lieut. of the Del. state Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept ~, ls63.-gtf