Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-14
nIaimu and Pnsions.


The Delaware State Association for tho relie
Of sick and wounded sol iers have secured the
serv ces OF counsel for the pu pose of assisting
tLUse who are unable IL insut the expenses Of
such applications in the prosecution Of Claims
aud the Obtaining Of Pensions, as follows:
/. 70 Inpalids Disabled since March A, 1861,
ia the military service Of the United States, 10
the line of duty.
.. 70 WidoDs, Of non commissioned Office
aud piisates dying Of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
3. 70 Chldren, under sixteen years of age of
such deceased persons, if there 10 no widow sur
viVing OF from the time of the Widows re-mar-
ringe.
a. 10 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 agc; and pro.
vided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon tue 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 righiiul claimants Of either OF the lhreo
asst preceding classes.
4. 10 Widow, Father or Mother, (whichsver
entitled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March Q, 1868, to pay bounty of sol
diers discharged for ''Rounds received in battle
it 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 tho De-
pnrtments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must statc upon oath or aflirma-
tioh their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or hersclf to be.
In cases of claims for pensions made by widow
OF deceased officer or soldier, the legality of tho
marriage, tho death Of the husband, and the fact
that the claimant 10 still widow, must be
proved. Proof Of marriage may bo made by
record eTidenoe, or in default OF that by the
clergyman's certificate OF testimony of respeet-
able persons.
Applicants Of the I'd, 8d, 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
tho Pension Act
Guardians Of minor claimants must, 10 nj
cases. produce evidence Of their authority as
such under the Seal of the Count from which
their appointment is obtained; and such ev
denee must accompany the claimants appica
ti0n.
Persons intending 10 mike application will
all, with their witnesses aud testimony upon
the Counsel Of the Association. Samuel hl Har-
iington, jr., ESQ.,, COZ Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at a distance
hould giyo at least two days notice of the time
whea they intend to make application.
1t is desirable that all persona should distinctly
understand that the Association iaefts The expenses
Of those claimants only eho are unable 10 eiaploy
persons 10 secure their ciaias.
Officers, non commissioned officers nriyates |
or other parties who may be able to meet such
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail
themselves uf 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, 18G3.-gtf