Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-05
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relle
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:
/. 10 MVaiiis, disabled since March 4, 1850,
in the military service of tho United States, III
the lue Of duty.
. 10 Widops, Of non commissioned officers
and privates dying Of wounds received or of
disease oonlracted in the military service as
above. aH+a
o. TO Children, under sixteen years Of age, Of
such deceased persons, il there 10 no widow sur.
viving or from the time Of the widows re-msr-
riage.
4. 10 Mothers, (who have no husband living
Of officers and soldiers deceased as Aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
childrenpnder sixteen years Of age; and pro-
yided 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.
Q. 70 Widov, Father or Mother, whichever
eniitled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty Of col
diers discharged for ''Wounds received in battle"
is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, II desired,
but no action eau be taken at present by the De-
pariments ut Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS. I'D
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who mrst state upon oath or affirma-
tion their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
In cases Of olhims 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 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.
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to tho 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-
denoe must accompany the claimants appioR
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their Witnesses aud testimony upon
tue Oounhei Oh tho Ashoolhtohs ohhuel NJ mar
rington, jr, Esq, 602 Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at g 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 the expenses
of those claimants only vhO are unable to employ
persons 10 secure their claims.
Officers, non-eommissioned 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 he prosecuted, at their
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
Presi lent Of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington, Sept l2. ls6S.-gtf