Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-06
Claima and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relief
of aick and wounded soldiers, have secured the
services of counsel for the purpose Of assisting
those who are unable TO meet tho expenses OF
such applications in the prosecution Of Claims
and the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows;
l. 10 hUdiids. disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line Of duty,
. 10 Widows, of non commissioned officers
nnd prvates dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted i'll the military service as
above.
3. TO Children under sixteen years Of age, of
such deceased persons, if here is no widow sur
viving or from the time OF the widows re-mar-
riage.
4. 10 Mothers, (who have no husband ying)
of officers aud soldiers decoased aforesaid,
provided the latter have LETT neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years OF age; nnd pro
yided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support
8. TO 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 threc
last preceding classes.
i. 10 Widor, Father or Mother, (Whchever
enttled,) for arrears OF pay aud bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made nuder
the Act Of March 3, 1868, to puy bgmW IT soi-
] diers discharged for "wnuuii rec, iVoL IL battle
1t is probable that such an appropriation will he
made nj the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will he filed, il desired,
but no action can be taken at present by The De-
pariments at Washington.
IssrRuOT1oNs
The Claimants identity must be proved By twC
witnesses, who must state upon oath or atlirlna'
ton their belief that the claimant is the person
be or she represents himself or herself 10 he,
..f a.. .l..l
Of deceased officer or soldier the legality OF tht
marriage, the death of the husband, anl the lHU
that the claimant Is still IL widow, NUT DC
proved. Proof Of marriage mny he made by
record evidence, or in default OF that hy she
clergyman's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the ~, 81, 4th aud 9th ,la,sc,
above given, who have in any manner ndci o
abcitel the rebellion against the Uuit,d state
Government are not entitled 10 tho benefits D.
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in al
cases, produce evidence Of their authority u
such under the Seal OF the Court from whicl
their appointment is obtained aud such eyi
deuce must accompany the claimants appicl
tion,
Persons intending to make application vii
call, with their Witnesses and testimony upn
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel VI liar
ih'h - hf7f "N- nhiN'At NiiiNitif
ton, Delaware. Parties living ut d-taue
should give At least tive days hutrc OF the tim
when they intend to make application.
. Il il desirable that all persons shoul distinct
y, understand that the Association meeta he erptHs,
Of MOse claimants oHig rho are HRqiie 70 empio
, persons 10 secure Mtr claims
a Officers, commissioned officers, private
4, or other PARTIES who may be able to meet sue
a expenses may, however, at their uwn Gust, ava
fltn fupiltffra wi rIta
a OF communication with the Pension bureau n
h f1rds. Their claims will be prosecuted, at lhei
II expense, by the Counsel OF the Association.
II ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington, Sept T. ls63.-gtf