Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-23
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relIe
Of sick and wounded soldiers, have secured th
services Of counsel for the purpose Of assistin,
those who are unable to meet the expenses Of
such applications In the prosecution of Claim,
and the Obtaining Of Pensions, as follows:
l. TO Inpdlids, disabled since March 4, 1861.
In the military service of the United States. IN
the line Of duty.
2 10 Widops, Of non commissioned officers
aud privates dying Of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
8. TO Chiidre1, under sixteen years of age of
such deceased persons, IL there is no widow sur
viving 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.
o. 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.
u. 10 WidoU, Father or Mother, 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 10 battle"
II is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, 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 afiirma-
tion their belief that the claimantis 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 q 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 I'd, 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 applica
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 a distance
should give at least two days notice of the time
when they intend to make application.
II is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets the expenses
Of thOis claimants only Dho are unable to employ
persons 10 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, l863-gtf