Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-17
Claims and Pnsions.


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
such applications in the prosecution Of Claims
ana the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows;
l. 70 iHDdids, disabed since March a, 1861,
Ia the military service Of the United States, 10
the line Of duty.
2 10 VidoOs, 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
vvng or from the time Of the Widows re-mar-
riage.
d. TO Mothers, (who have no husband living
Of officers aud soldiers deceased as Aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age; and pro-
yded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part npou the deceased for support.
8. 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.
8. TO WIDOW, Father or MotEer, whichever
entiEled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March 9, 1868, to pay boanty Of sol.
diers discharged for "wounds receivediu battle
it is probable that such an appropriation will DO
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, If desired,
but no action can be taken OF present by the De-
partments at Washington.
IEsTRUcTIoAs.
The Clamag,s identity mus; be proved by two
4 witnesses, who must state upon oath or athrma-
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 fact
that the claimant is still 8 widow. must be
proved. Proof Of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default of that by the
clergymen's certificate or testimony Of respect
| able persons.
Applicants of the I'd. Sd, 4ih and 9th elasser
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 oil
cases, produce evidence Of their authority as
| such under tile Seal of the Court from which
| their appointment is obtained; and such ev'
dence must accompany the claimants applies
| tion.
Persons intending to make application will
all, with their witnesses aud testimony upon
the Counsel Of the Association. Samuel NJ. Har-
| rington, IT,, Esq, COZ MARKET street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at distance
bould 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 clai,aaR1 only ghO are unable TO employ
persons to secure their claims
Officers, noil-cOmmissoned officers, privatei
or other parties who may be able to meet suct
expenses may however, at their own cost, avai
themselves VI the facilities which this ehanne
of communication with the Pension Bureau az
fords Their claims will be prosecuted, at theil
expense, by the Counsel Of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del. State Relief Association
/ Wilmington, Sept. 10, 1s6S.-gh