Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-01
rIaima and .Pansions.

The Delaware State Association for the relic
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; aBtollows:
/. 10 LaDalids, disabled since March A. 1860,
iu the military service of tho United States, in
the line Of duty.
2. 70 Ridows, of non commissioned officers
and privates dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
3. 10 Children, under sixteen years of sge, Of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
viving or from the time Of the widows re-mar-
riage.
4. 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.
o. 10 Sisters 5nnder 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 Ridop, Father or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made under
the Act Of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty Of sol
diera discharged for ''wounds received in battle
IS probable thnt Buch an appfOprlhuoh Will oe
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, If desired,
but no action can be taken at prosentb by the De-
partments at Washington.
| INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or atirma-
tion their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
| In oases of claims for pensions made by widow
of 1anaaua1 nfItaar eoldiar the lepRlitV of the
marriage, the death 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
olergyman'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 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-
dence must accompany the clamants appfca
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their Witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel Nj. Har'
rington, jr., ESQ.,, Coz Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware Parties living at o distance
hould give at least two days notice of the time
WheR they intend to make application.
1t is desirable that oil persons should distinctly
understand that the association meets the expense
of those claimants only ,Oho are unable 10 smplol
persons TO secure their claims.
Officers, non-commissioned officers, private
r or other parties who may be able to meet sucl
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avai
T. themselves of the facilities which this channe
4 of communication with the Pension Bureau ai
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at thei
Q expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
e ALFRED LEE,
, President Of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington. Sept IL, ls6S.-gtf