Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-22
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relief
OF sick nnd 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
aud the obtaining of Pensions, as follows
!. 10 Inpaiids, disabled since March 4, 1861
IN the military service of the United States, in
the line Of duty.
=. 10 Widows, of non commissioned officers
mud privatcs dying Of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
y. 10 Children, under sixteen years of age, Of
tuch deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
wing or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riagc.
4. TO Mothers, twho have no husband living)
oil officers and soldiers deceased us aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years Of age; and pro-
v'ded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or IN part upon the deceased for support.
o. 70 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
last preceding classes.
q. 10 Whioe, Father or Mother, whichever
enlitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has vet been made under
the Act of March 3, 1868, to pny bounty of sol.
diers discharged for "wounds received in battle. /"
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-
partnents at Washington.
Instructions
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or aflirma-
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 the husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still a widow, must be
proved Proof of marriage may be made by
record evidence or in default Of that by the
elergyman's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the I'd, Sd, 4th and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided or
nbeited the rebellion against tho United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits of
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in all
eases, produce evidence of their authority as
such under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained nnd such evil
dence must accompany the claimants applica
ton.
Persons intending to make application will
cnll, with their Witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel Of the Association, Samuel NJ. Har.
ringion, ir., Esq, COZ Market street, Whining
ton Delaware. Parties living Mt distance
should give at least two days notice of the time
when they intend TO mike application.
II is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand TINT the association meets The expenses
Of those claimants oniy rho are uldJle 10 empioy
lcrSoRs 10 secure Their claims
Officers, non-commlssionel officers privates
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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 their
expense, by the Counsel of the Association
ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington, Sept l2 lsG3.-gtf