Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-08
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relief
OF sick and 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, as follows:
l. 70 Iavdlids. disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service of the United States, in
the line of duty.
2. 10 Widows, of non commissioned officers
and priyates dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
g. 70 Children, under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
viving or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riage.
d. 10 Mothers, (who have no husband iving)
of officers aud soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age and pro-
vided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support,
D. 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 rightful claimants Of either of the three
asst preceding classes.
q. 70 Wmow, Father or Moler, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made unde
the Act of March 3, 1868, to pay bounty of sol
1t is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims of such persons will be filed, if desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the De-
partments OF Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or afiirma-
ton their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be-
In cases of claims for pensions made by widow
Of deceased officer or soldier, the legality of the
marriage, the death of tbs husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still widow, must he
proved. Proof of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default of that by the
clergyman's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the 3D. Sd, 4th and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted 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 under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment s obtained and such evil
dence must accompany the claimants applica"
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel Nj. Har-
rington, jr., Esq, Coz Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at a distance
should give at least two days notice of the time
when they intend to make application.
1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets the expenses
of those claimants only tohO are unable to employ
persons to secure their claims.
Officers, non-cOmmissioned officers, privates
or other parties who may be able to meet such
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail
themselves Of the facilities which this channel
of communication with the Pension Bureau af
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at then
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington. Sept l2, lS63.-gtf