Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-20
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State 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 oil
such applications in the prosecution Of Claim,
aud the Obtaining OF Pensions ms follows:
l. 70 MUdli1s disabled since March 4, 1861
in the military service OF the United State, iu
the line Of duty.
. 70 Widous of non commissioned officers
aud pryatcs dying Of wounds received or OF
disease contracted in the military service AZ
above.
8. 70 Chadref under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, if ihere is no widow sur
yivng OF from the tune Of the WidoW'd re-mar-
rage.
4 70 Mothers, twho have no husband livng)
of officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
proyde the latter have LETT neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years Of age; aud pro
yided also Tint 'iu mother WAS dependent wholly
or in pant upon the deceased for support.
8. 70 Sisters under sixteen year5 Of age of
such deceased persons, dependent on tho latter
wholly or in part, for support, provided there
are NJ righiiul claimants Of either of the three
last preceding CLASSES.
.. 10 Wmom, Fi'her or Motier, (whichever
eutitlcd,l for arrears Of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act If March g. 1868, to pay bounty of sol
ders discharged for "wounds received in battle'
1t probable that such an appropriation will be
made al the next session of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, If desired,
but no action cau he taken at present by the De-
parIments at Washington
lNsrRuCTLoNs.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
Witnesses, who must state upon oath or aiirma-
ton their belief that the claimant ia the person
he or she represents himself or herself to he.
lu cases Of claims Tor pension made by widow
Of deceased officer or soldier, the Legality OF the
marriage the death OF tie husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still n widow, must be
proved. Proof Of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default OF that by the
clergymans certificate or testimony OF respect
able persons.
Applicants of the "a, 81, 4th and 9th classes
above given, who have in auy manner aided or
abeited 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 tue Seal Of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such evil
dcnce must accompany the claimants applica
ton
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their Witnesses aud testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association. Samuel NJ. Har-
fngton, jr, Esq, G02 Market street, Whining
TN, Delaware. Parties living at distance
should give at least two days notice Of the time
when they intend to make application.
ltis desirable thnt nll persons should distinctly
understand that he association meats Me expenses
Of Mose ciImaa@ only iCho are uaaJie to employ
pT'oHs to secure mtir claims
Officers, uOn-cOmmssiOnel officers, privates
tvh hn IN " ha nh1 / nm
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail
themselves uf tn facilities which this channel
Of communication with the Pension Bureau af-
ioris 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 l9, lsG8.-gtf