Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-11-24

The Delaware State Association for the relief
Of sick aud wounded soldiers, hive 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 o Pensions, as follows:
/. TO hpolids, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, i'll
the line Of duty.
. 10 Widows Of non commissioned officers
and privates dying of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in tile military service as
above.
3. TO children, under sixteen years Of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
viying or from the time Of dle widows rc-mRr'
riage.
4. 10 Mothers, twho have no husband living)
of officers aud soldiers deceased IS aforesaid,
provided the latter have LETT neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years Of age; and pro
vded also TINT the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased FOR support
3. 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 rightiul claimants OF either Of the three
asst preceding CLASSES
6. 10 Wlion, rather or uohT, whichever
cndtlcdl for arrears Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made unde
the Act Of March 3, lSG3,to poy bounty of sol
diers discharged for "wouuds received III 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 atpresent by the De-
partments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or Glirma-
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 tie husband, mud the fact
that the claimant is sail a widow, must be
proved, Proof Of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default of that by the
clergymau's certificate or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants OF the ~, Sd, 4th and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided Of
abeuel the rebellion against the United States
Government arc not entitled TO the benefits oil
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, IN al
cases, produce evidence Of their authority at
such under the Seal Of the Count from Whicl
their appointment ia obtained and such eyi
dence must accompany the claimants appliea
tiOn,
Persons Intending to make application viii
call, with their witnesses and testimony upol
the Counsel Of the Association, Samuel NJ. Har
rington, jr, Esq, COZ Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware Parties living Mt a distance
should give at least two days notice Of the tim
when they intend to make application,
1t is desirable that all persons should distinct.
understand that the dissertation meets he expense
Of those claimants only uho are unaJie 10 empio
persons to secure Their claims
Officers, uon-eommis-ouei officers, private
or other pu1ties who may be able to meet sue
expenses may, however, At their own cost, ava
themselves If ID facilities which this ehann'
of communication with the Pension Bureau a
fords Their claims Will be prosecuted, ut the
expense, by the Counsel Of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President of the bel. State Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept II, led3,--gtf