Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-01
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relie
of sick and wounded soldiers have secured the
services of COUNSEL for the purpose of assisting
those who are unable TO meet the expenses OF
sueh applications in the prosecution Of Claimt
and the obtaining of Pensions, as follows:
/. 10 LnUalias, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service Of tho United States, in
the line of duty.
.. 10 Widows, Of non commissioned officers
and priYates dying of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
g. To children, under sixteen years Of age, of
such deceased persons, if there 10 no widow sur
viying or from the time Of the Widows re-mar-
riage.
4. TO Mothers (who have no husband living)
Of officers and soldiers deceased us nforeead,
provided tho latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years Of age; mud pro
yided also that the mother wns dependent wholly
or in pnrt upon the deceased for support.
no. TO Sisters under sixteen wears 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 Glasses.
0. 10 WidOV, Father or Mother, (whchover
entitlcd,) for arrears Of pay and bounty:
No appropriation Inns yet been made unde
the Act of March 3, 1868 to pay bounty Of sol.
diers discharged for "wounds received in battle"
tits probable that such an appropriation will bo
made ut tue next session Of Congress-. The
claims of such persons will be filed, if dcsitod
but no action can be taken ct present by the De-
parimcnts at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
Witnesses, who must state upon oath or ailirma-
ton their belief that tho claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be-
In Of oil foV l.. /
Of deceased officer or soldier, tho legality of the
marriage, the death Of the husband, aud the fact
that the claimant is still widow, must be
proved. Proof Of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default Of that by the
clergyman's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the "a, Sd, 9TH and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to tho benefits of
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in all
cases, produce evidence Of their authority as
such under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such evil
dence must accompany the claimants applca
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, COZ Market street, Whining
ton Delaware Parties living Mt distance
should give at least two days notice OF the time
when they intend to make application.
1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets the expenses
Of Mose claimants only 1oho are unable to employ
PERSONS 10 secure their claims.
Officers, non-commissioned officers, privates
or other parties who may be able to meet such
expenses may, however, Mt their own cost, avail
themselves Of tho facilities which this channel
Of Communication with the Pension Bureau af-
iords. 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 ~, lSG3.-gtf