Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-02-05


The Delaware State Association for the relief
of sick aud 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, rs follows;
/. TO Iapdlids, disabled since March A. 1861
in the military service Of the QRited States, in
the line of duty.
2, 10 Widows, Of Don-commissioued officers
aud privates dying of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
3. 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. TO 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. 70 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.
6. TO WidoU, Father or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act of March g. 1868, to pay bounty of SOL
aers 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 such persons will be fled ii desired,
but no aptiOn 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 athrma-
ton their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
LAT, r,u L.. H.
Of deceased officer or soldier, the legality Of the
marriage, the death of the husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still a 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 3D. Sd, 4th and 9th olasser
above given, who have in any manner aided Or
abelted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits oil
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in o.
cases, produce evidence Of their authority at
such under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment 10 obtained and such ev.
dence must accompany the claimants applica
ton.
Persons intending to make application viii
call, with their witnesses aud testimony upoI
the Counsel of the Association. Samuel NJ. Har
rngton, jr., Esq, 6O2 Market atreet, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at distance
should give at least two days notice of the tint
whea they intend to make application.
1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets the expense
of those claimants only VhO are unable TO emplOl
persons 10 secure their claims.
Officers, non-commissioned officers, private
or other parties who may be able to meet sucl
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 theil
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President of the Del State Relief Association,
Wilmington, Sept IL, lsss;-gtf