Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-11-06
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware SHte Association for the relief
OF sick aud 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;
/. 10 hpalids, disabled since March !, 1861,
in the military service of the United States, in
the line of duty.
. 70 Hidops of non commissioned officers
and pryates dying of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
3. 10 ChiidrcR, under sixteen years Of age, Of
such deceased persons, il here is no widow sur
viyug or from the time Of the Widows re-m0r-
riage.
4. 70 Mothers, (who have no husband living)
of officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have lett 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
8. 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 rghtiul claimants Of either of the three
last preceding classes,
6. 10 WMop, Father or Mother, whichever
enttled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March 3, 1868, to pay bounty of sol
|
II is probable that such M appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress- The
claims of such persons will be filed, if desired
but no action eau be taken at present by the De
pariments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Claimants identity must be proved by tw,
witnesses, who must state upon oath or ailirma
tiOn their belief that the claimant is the persol
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
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of deceased officer or soldier, the legality of thu
marriage, the death of the husband, and the fac
that the claimant is still widow, must b
proved Proof Of marriage may be made b,
record evidence, or in default of that by tn
cergyman's certificate or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the 81, 50, 4th and 9th elasse
above given, who have in any manner aided 0
abe,ted the rebellion against the United State
Government are not entitled to the benefits @
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in a
cases, produce evidence Of their authority "a
such under the Seal OF the Court from whic
their appointment is obtained and such eyi
! dence must accompany the claimants applica
4 ton
Persons intending to make application wi
a call, with their Witnesses and testimony upo
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel NJ. llal
n rington, jr, Esq, COZ Market street, Wilmin,
ton, Delaware. Parties living at IA listauC
should give at least two days notice of the tin
when they intend to make application.
u . 1t is desirable that aH persons should distinct
Z understand that the association meets The expens
of those claimants only who arc unqJie to cmpic
= persons to secure their claims.
l Officers, non-commissionel officers, privat
or other parties who may be able to meet su,
- expenses may, however, at their own cost, dvG
70 themselves uf the facilities which this cham
OF communication with the Pension Bureau a
fords Their claims will be prosecuted, at the
10 expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
of President of the Del State Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept Il, ls6S.-gtf