Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-07-01
CIaims and pnsinns

The Delaware State Association for the relic
Of sick and wounded soldiers, have secured the
services Of counsel for the purpose of insisting
those who ore unable to meet the expenses Of
such applications in the prosecution Of Claims
and the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows:
l. 10 iaVdlids, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service of the United States, in
the line Of duty.
2. 70 Wiao,pa, Of non commissioned officers
and priyntes dying Of wounds received or OF
disease contracted in the military service as
above
8. 20 Children, under sixteen years of age, of
such licensed persons, if there is no widow sur
vivng or from the time Of the widows re-mar-
riage.
4. 10 Mothers, (who have no husband living
of officers and soldiers deceased MS 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.
8. 10 Sisters under sixteen years of nge Of
such decoased 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.
q. 70 Wiao,p, EqtAer or Mother, (whichsver
entitled,) for arTcars Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act of Match 3, 1868, 10 pay bounty of sol
diers discharged for ''wounds received in battle
made at tho next session Of Congress. Tho
claims of such persons will be fled, if desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the Do
partments at Washington.
lasTnucTIONs.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or afiirma-
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 the
marriage, the death of the husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still widow. must he
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 easser
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abcttel the rebellion against the United States
| Government ore 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-'
deuce must accompany the Claimants appica
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
all. with their witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel NJ. Har-
rington, ir., Esq, 602 Market street. Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at distance
hould give at least two days notice Of the time
when they intend to make application
1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the association meets the expenses
Of those claimants only gho are unable to employ
persons to secure their claims
Officers, pon-commssoned ofieerg 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-
q al.
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del State Relief Association
Ml.mington. Sept. Il. l863.-gtf