Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-04
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49, NASlfINGTON, ID. C.. 1865.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY IN
|, FORMED that We have established in Washington
city GENERAL AGENCY for the Collection o
Accounts and Vouchers against the United States
IN oil accessible parts Of the Country, where there
stationed u regular DISCUSSING OFFICER of the Gov
eminent. Our facilities are such as will enable Ii,
to make returns on Claims entrusted to u.s. in tht
shortest possible time; and the ad vantagcs of M
Agency OF this character, al the Seat of Government
Will we trust be fully appreciated by the business
public generally.
CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS FURNISHING SUPPLIES. &C.
10 officers throughout the country. who may desire
to negotiate their Vouchers and realize their amount
in advance of payment by the regular disturbing Off
Ger, can effect the through us upon the mos
advantageous terms Claimants will find that pre-
ference will be given by Banks to claims that have
passed through our hands.
| We will also undertake the prosecution of every
description Of Claims before the several Burcaux Of
the War, Navy, aid Treasury Departments of the
General Government including those of the follow
| ing descriptions, viz
| CERTIFIED AtcouErs FOR SUPPLIES FURNISHED
or tor services rendered, upon which PAYMENT is re-
fused by discussing officers until evidence is mo-
uuceu That the officer whose duty il is renders TO
the proper bureau the returns and reports required
| by the regulations.
CLAIMS or LOYAL PERSONS FOR PROPERTY taken for
the use and supply of the Army Navy or for SER
vices rendered, and for which no proper vouchers
have been given.
CLAIMS Of OFFICERS FOR THE PAYMENT or HORSES
AND EQrirAGE lost in the Military Service of the
United States.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT HORSES, MULES, OXEN &c
in the Military Service Of the United States bv in-
prcssnlcnt or contract, and which shall have been
lost or destroyed.
CLAIMS FOR STEAMBOATS, AND OTHER VESSELS lost or
destroyed while in the service of the United States
by impresSment or contract.
\ speedy settlement of these Claims depend, en-
lrcly upon the nature and suilcicncy Of the evidence
ndduced, to show their business and correctness
Many just claims are necessarily suspended and
others entirely dsallowed ut the Departments for II
want OF evidence that could have been easily pro-
duccd ut the time of the Transaction but now rem
dered an almost impossbity, By reason of,hc Ger
under whose direction the pro- erty was furnished
or used, or the services rendered being deceased or
having re'ircd from the service, removed to dis
ant stations, and neglected to supply the deficen-
cies required.
The difficulties in the way of settlement of Claims
such as these frequently of such character. as
|" require Tor their proper adjustment thorough
knowledge of the rules and regulations of tho lie
partnents and decisions applicable thereto. The
Importance, therefore, Of cntrusing them for adj
Jls'hcnt TO those who possess this knowledge and
experience will at once be seen and appreciated
Special Attention is also given to the coiLRcTlox |
ana preparation OF evidence, in support of claims |
Tor property destroyed damaged by those in the |
Military or Naval service, for the payment of which
no provision has as yet been made BY Congress.
CERTIFICATES OF Observation-Disclosures
IN Dc oilIccrS rctlln1 rom the
'icei causes for the stoppage pay removed and
assistance rendered TO officers in the service who de
lire the adjustment and settlement Of their official
accounts IN the several Departments.
ATTENTION WILL ALSO BE GIVEN
o the Collection of Arrears of Pay, Bounty, Prize.
Honey, Pensions &c, &c, providing the same does
lot IN auy way conflict with or come within the
roynce Of the Agents appointed by the States
All that Is necessary to ensure prompt action to
he prosecution of any claim is that the claimant
houd forward il together with all the required pa.
crs and Information TO our addres ut Washington.
The Receipts of all Communications will lie
romptly acknowledged, and any obstacle TO a set
emeht Or payment any Claim or Voucher immt-
iately pointed out. Correspondents, to ensure
;plics to their communications, should enclose
lamps with which TO pay +, turn postage
OUR FEES AND COMMISSIONS Will De tx PRO PORTION
the amount of service rendered in each case
Ne .RHter 0grseires that Il niW be found that GU
ng experience IN the settlement and payment Of acr
ants greujg out " tie sriytncies Of la pr sent Var
an experience as vared as Il has been eriel.ire-rH
able as 10 DO entire justicc those rho may entru,
tT BUSINESS in our hands.
ReYeeyuNy,