Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-11
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware Stnte Association Tor the relief
OF tick and 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 Vi Pensions, US follows;
l. TO InUaiids. disabled since March A, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line of duty.
2. 10 Widous, of commissioned officers
and privates dying of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
3. TO Children, under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
yiviDg or from the time Of the Widows re-mar-
riage.
H. 10 Mothers, twhO have no husband living)
Of officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children nnder sixteen years of age; aud pro-
vded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon tho 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 rightiul claimants Of either of the three
asst preceding classes
u. TO Wilog, Father or Mother whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay aud bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made uade
the Act of March 3, 1868, to pay bounty Of sol
1t is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress- The
claims Of such persons will be filed, il desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the De-
partmeDts at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
Witnesses, who must state upon oath or afirma-
tion 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 the husband, and 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 I'd, 3d. 4th and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abelted 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 the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtainedi and such evil
dence must accompany the claimants appica-
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their Witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel vi The Association, Samuel NJ. Har-
riuglon, jr Esq 602 Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at a distance
should Civ. ut least two days notice of the time
whea they inteui to make application.
Il is desirable that all iersous should distinctly
understand that the association meets the expenses
of those claimants only ,oh0 are unable 10 employ
persons to secure thar claims
Officers, non commits, toned officers, privates
or other parties who may be able to meet such
expenses may however, ut their own cost avail
themselves If tn facilities which this channel
of communication with the Pension Bureau of.
fords Their claims will be prosecuted, at their
expense, by the Counsel OF the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President Of the bel. State Relief Association.
Wilmington, Sept IL, ls6S.-gtf