Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-16
LEATHER.
CLAIMS AND TENSIONS.


The Delaware State Association for the relief
| Of sick and wounded soldiera, have secured the
services Of counsel for the purpose of assisting
those who are unable to meet tho expenses Of
such applications in tho prosecution of Claims
and the obtaining of Pensions, as follows:
/. 10 InValids, disabled siuce March 4, 1861
in the military service Of tho United States, in
the line of duty.
2. 10 WidOus, of non.commissonsd officers
aud privateH 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
viying or from the time of the Widows re-mar-
riage.
4. 10 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-
vided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support.
B. 10 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.
6. TO Ridop, Father or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has vet been made under
the Act Of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty Of SOL
diers discharged for "wounds received in battle
it is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, if desirei,
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 ailirma-
tion their belief that tho claimant is the person
be or she represents himself or herself TO be.
In cases Of claims for pensions made by widow
l. IN, unlfl lfas tl.l H. r..
marriage, the death of the husband, and the TACT
that the claimant is still widow, must 10
proved. Proof OF marriage may be made BY
record evidence, or in default of that by the
clsrgyman's certificate or testimony OF respect
able persons.
Applicants Of the ID, 50, 4th and 9th aasser
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted the rebellion against the United Statcl
Government are not entitled to the benefits OF
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in al
cases, produce evidence of their authority az
such under the Seal Of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such ev-
dence must accompany the claimants apphca
tien.
Persons intending to make application will
all, with their witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association. Samuel NJ. Har-
rineton, ir., ESQ, Coz Market street Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at a distance
hould give at least two days notice Of the time
When they intend to make application.
It is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the association meets The expense,
of those claimants only toho are unable 10 rAploy
peraoAs 10 secure their claims
Officers, non-commissioned officers, r5ivatos
or other parties who may be able to meet suea
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail
themselves of the facilities which this channel
of communication with the Pension Bureau al
fords. 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 12, 1s63.-Gtf