Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-08
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the rele
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. 70 Inpaiids, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line Of duty.
2. TO Widops, Of non commissioned officers
and 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, if there is no widow sur
vivng or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riage.
A. 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
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 GLASSES.
6. 10 Wiaow, Father or Mother, Whichever
entited,) 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." ."
Ii is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of suoh persons will be filed, if desired,
but no action can be taken ct present by the De-
partments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must stale upon oath or athrma-
tion their belief that the claimant 10 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 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 %, 81, 4th and 9th elasser
above given, who have 10 any manner aided OF
abetted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits OIL
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in a
cases, produce evidence Of their authority ai
such under the Seal Of the Court from Whicf
their appointment is obtained; and such ev
denoe must accompany the claimants applet
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, Wilminl
ton, Delaware. Parties living at distance
hould give at least two days notice of the tim'
wheH they intend to make application.
Il is desirable that all persons should distinct.
understand that the Association meets the expense
of those claimants only who are unable 10 emPio
persons 10 secure their claims
Officers, non-commissoned officers, private
, or other parties who may be able to meet sue
expenses may, however, at their own cost, AVA
themselves Of the facilities which this channG
Of communication with the Pension Bureau ai
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at thei
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President Of the Del. State Relief Association.
> Wilmington, Sept IL, lS6S.-gf