The National tribune., 1882-03-11
Answers to Correspondents.


would keep a file of the paper. They could then.
at any time, turn to the file and probably find the
very inquiry answered about which they would
have written to us. We trust that each and every
subscriber will profit by this suggestion
EEL, ASHLAND, ILLs.-General o. O. How.
ard is Superintendent U. s. Military Academy
at West Point, n. Y. At the battle of Atlanta
he was in command of the Fifteenth and Sew.
enteenth Corps which consisted the Right
Wing of Sherman's army.
NJ. E. F., PLAINwELL, M1cH.-There are u.
S. Land Offices in Michigan at Detroit East
Saginaw, Reed City, and Marquette. Write to
the Register Land Office at the place nearest
Emmert county for the information you de-
sire.
A SUBSCRIBER, DERBY, IowA.-The Pension
Office is calling for sridence in cases numbered
| about $4,000. Calls upon the Surgeon General
| and Adjutant-General for soldiers hospital and
military records are being made in cases num-
bered from 100000 to $4,000.
A SUBSCRIBER, DETROIT, MIcH.-The Adiu-
tant-General and Surgeon-General are furnish
ing reports in response TO calls of the Pension
Once In cases numbered about 100000. You
will see, therefore, by referring to reply to 4
Subscriber, above, that those Departments are
| about 10000 cases behind in current work.
TT. NJ, SIOUX FALLS, DAKoTA-You ought
to hear from your case inside of three months.
There are about 500 clerks in the Pension
Office. There ought to be as many more to
bring the work square up within reasonable
time.
]. D., PITTsFoRD, n. Y.-There is no law
| providing land for services during the war Of
| the rebellion. Under the general homestead
laws, soldier may pre-empt 160 acres and be
| credited with the time served in the army;
that is, If he served three years during the war
he will only have to live ON the land two
years, instead of five, to get title.
L. 3. D., ADDISON, N. we do not think
| Congress will extend the arrears act at ths
present session. A bill to do so has been intro
| duced, but unless the soldiers take steps to
push it, no action will be likely to be had.
The measure is a just one, however, and ought
| to become law. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
is advocating it, and will do all Ill its power to
secure its passage.
| r. R., MANIsTEE, MICH.-Your case will
probably be reached in the course of few
weeks. If you have reason to fear the papers
were lost you should write to the Commissioner
| of Pensions.
J. j., SOUTH BEND, Ind. After reports
from Adjutant-General and Surgeon-G General
are received the case is taken up and the evil
dence necessary called for by the Pension Office.
I
then goes to the Board of Review for confirm
alton, reversal, or revision of the action already
| had. 3. Every case Is a rule unto itself. The
number of affidavits required can hardly bo
stated so as TO give fair idea of the average to
each claim.
o. R., LUDLOW, VT.-For communication for
loss of arm you should write to the Commis-
siener of Pensions for an application.
S. w. T., TAUNTON, MAss.-You ought to
hear from your claim before long. The PEN
sion Office is considerably behind with its work
and it is impossible to tell just when claim
will be acted upon.
A. V. S., PATTERsoNvILLE, n. Your
claim for bounty cannot, in all probability, be
reached much under year from this date.
You can do nothing to hurry it forward.
w. II. c., HoRNELLsvILLE, N. Y.-The
party you refer to was dropped as an agent in
/ 1879, and restored in 1880. We know nothing
as to his ability or standing further than the
| above.
H.AH., ANoKA, M1NN.-Thers is no more
bounty due you.
H.H. B., NORWOOD, n. Y.-We think, from
your statement of case, that the charge may
possibly be removed. Your letter has been
referred to thoroughly reliable attorney IA
miliar with such matters, who will write you.
D.V.K., NoRToNvILLE, KAs.-You should
write your attorney. He is thoroughly reliable
and stands A 1.
Mrs. n. A. R., AssYRIA, MICH-We consider
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE a first-class paper
for children as well as for grown people, and
you will doubtless agree with US when you
have seen a few numbers. 1t is both interest,"
ing and instructive. We do not pay for stories.
W.D.R., KNOX, IND.-Write to the Second
Auditor, Treasury Department, this city.
J. T., NEwBERNE, N C-We have taken
steps to have your case promptly attended to.
You will soon hear from your attorney.
JIM &c, ARGYLE, MICH.-Yeu are not en-
titled to further bounty under existing laws.
Under the equalization of bounty bill, should
it pass, something more will be due you. The
evidence called for in your pension case must
be furnished, if possible. Addresses of COM
rades will be sent you if obtained.
HI, BOLTON, MAss.-If you cannot obtain
testimony of commissioned officers send the
afidavits of comrades knowing to the facts
called for.
H. NJ, HUNTSVILLE, Mo.-Unless you were
under sixteen years of age at date OF your
brothers DEATH and dependent upon him for
support, to which he contributed, you have 40
title to pension. Brothers and sisters are
jointly entitled to pay and bounty due de-
ceased soldier-the parents being dead
He. G., NEWCASTLE, IND.-Your letter has
been referred to reliable attorney, who Will
inform you if anything is due you.
D.. ORANGE n. J.-Your claim will, ii
allowed, date from time it was filed IN the
Department.
I'D. Mel, STONE FORT, ILL.-It is impossi-
BILE to give you the number of soldiers now on
the rolls who have lost arm at shoulder OF leg
at hip. The Department has no CLASSIFIED list.
IN. LEWISTON, ILLs.-If you will send
vsnr full name stating you wish the address OF
DIR. Corey, it viii be sent you.
IfE r.. of Denver, Missouri, Will send his
full pame to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, he
will he furnished with the addresses he desires.
IF A. w. w., of Mankato, Minnesota, will
sond his full name to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
be will be furnished with the addresses he
desires.
IF the person who wished to know the where
abouts of John F. Waller will send his name to
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE the address will be
furnished.
The present post-office addresses of the follow
ing-named persons are desired by subscribers
| to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. Any one able
to give information touching their where
abouts will confer favor by corresponding
with us:
1. Captain E. Watson Andrews, Einety-hfth
New York Volunteers.
| . Information of Harvey Lemon, Company ID,