Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-19
Dr. Cheeseman's Pills
DIR, Cheeseman's Pills
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relief
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
such applications in the prosecution of Claims
and the obtaining of Pensions, as follows:
/. TO InpGlids, disabled since March A, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line of duty.
2. TO Widows, of non commissioned officers
and privates dying of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
8. To Children, under sixteen years of age, Of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
vivng or from the time of the Widows re-mar-
riage.
4. TO Mothers, (who have no husband living
of officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age; and pro-
yided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support.
5. 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 three
asst preceding classes.
8. TO WidoiO, Father or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made under
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, if desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the De-
partments at Washington.
| INSTRUCTIONS.
| The Claimants identity must be proved by two
| Witnesses who must state upon oath or afhrma-
ton 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 fac
that the claimant is still a widow, must bt
proved. Proof of marriage may be made BY
record evidence, or in default Of that by th'
clergyman's certificate or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the ID 50, 4th and 9th classc
above given, who have in any manner aided o
abetted the rebellion against the United State
Government are not entitled to the benefits o
the Pension Act.
Guardians OF minor claimants must, in Il
cases, produce evidence of their authority Il
such under the seal of the Court from whic
their appointment is obtained; and such ev
J dence must accompany the claimants applic
: tiOn.
: Persons intending to make application wi
call. with their witnesses and testimony upo
, the Counsel of the Association, Samuel NJ llai
rington, jr., Esq, COZ Market street, Wilmin
/ ton, Delaware Parties living at a dstanC
y should give at least two days notice of the tin
II when they intend to make application.
1t is desirable that all persons should distinct
4. understand that the association meets the enpens
of those claimants only 0ho are unable to emplC
y persons to secure their claims.
IS Officers, non-commissioned officers, private
or other parties who may be able to meet sue
expenses may, however, at their own cost, ava
themselves of the facilities which this cham
of communication with the Pension Bureau q
fords Their claims will he prosecuted, Gt tho
expense, by the Counsel of the Association
ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del. State Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept l2, l9G3.-gtf