Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-25
Claims and Pensions.

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
and the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows;
l. TO InValids, disabled since March A, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line of duty.
2. 10 Ridows, of non.oommissioned officers
aud 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, II there is no widow sur
viving or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riage.
A. 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 aud pro-
vided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support
s. 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.
6. 10 Widow, 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 ''Wounde received in battle"
IL is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims of such persons will be fled 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 stale upon oath or afhrma-
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 soldier, the legality of tho
marriage, the death OF the husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still a widow. must be
proved. Proof of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default of that by the
clergymans certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the Cd. Sd, 4th 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 al
cases, produce evidence of their authority as
such under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained; and such ev"
dence must accompany the claimants appliea
tion. -
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 at q 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 ths expenses
of hoss claimants only pho are unable 10 employ
persons to secure their claims.
Officers, non-oommissioned 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.
ALFREn LEE,
! President of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington, Sept IL, ls6s,-gH