Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-29
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relle
Of sick aud 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. TO InUGlids disabled since March A, 1861,
in the military service Of tho 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.
3. TO Children, under sixteen years of age, Of
such deceased persons, il there is no widow sur
viving or from the time Of the widows mar
risge.
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.
Vlded also that tho mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon 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.
6. 70 WidOU, Eather or Mother, (whichOver
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"
1t is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be fled il 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 affirma-
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 ia ST., u 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 Cd, Sd, 4th and 9th slassel
above given, who have in any manner aided Oh
abetted the rebellion against the United Statet
Government are not entitled to the benefits o
| the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in a
cases, produce evidence of their authority Of
such under the Seal of the Court from whict
their appointment is obtained and such ev
dence must accompany the claimants apple,
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their witnesses and testimony upoi
the Counsel Of the Association. Samuel NJ. Har
rington, jr., Esq, 602 Market street, Wilmini
ton, Delaware, Parties living at distanc
hould give at least two days notice of the tim,
when they intend to make application.
II is desirable that all persons should dstnot
understand that the association meats the expense
of those claimants only sOho ara unable to emplo
persons to secure their claims.
Officers, non-commissioned officers, private
or other pertles who may be able to meet sue
expenses may, however, at their own cost, ava
themselves Of the facilities, which this channt
of communication with the Pension Bureau Al
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at the
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
, President Of the Del. State Relief Association
Wilmington, Sept 12, 1963.-gtf