Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-09
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:
l. 10 Invaiids, disabled since March A, 1861,
IN the military service Of the United States, in
the line of duty.
:. 10 WidOos, Of. non commissioned officers
and privates dying Of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
8. 10 Children, under sixteen years of age of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
VlVlDg or from the time Of the widows re-mar-
riage.
Y 4. 1O'Aothers, (who have no husband living
| ofAofhcers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixtesn years of age; and pro-
vlded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support.
D. 70 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 Glasses.
g. 10 WidOH, Father or MoMtr, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty Of sol.
diers discharged for "wOunds received in battle"
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 DO taken at present by the De-
partments at Washington.
INsTRUoTIors
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or affirma-
tion their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself 10 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 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 ID, Sd, 4th and 9th classer |
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits Of
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in al |
cases, produce evidence of their authority ns
such under the Seal of the Court from which |
their appointment is obtained and such eV..
dence must accompany the claimants appca |
ton.
Persons intending to make application will |
call, with their witnesses and Testimony upon |
the Counsel of the Association. Samuel Nj Har |
rington, jr-, Esq, 602 Market street. Whining |
ton Delaware. Parties living Mt q distance |
should give at least two days notice of the time
whea they intend to make application
1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets the expenses
of those claimants only iOho are unable 10 enpLoy
persons TO secure their claims
Officers, nOn-commissoned officers, privates
or other parties who may be able to meet such |
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail |
themselves of the facilities which this channel |
of communication with the Pension Bureau af. |
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 l2, 1s63.-gtf