The National tribune., 1882-09-02
Answers to CORRESPONDENTS.

We are obliged to answer certain inquiries of the
samt nature In each issue of our paper. While we
chceruy furnish information to subscribers in this
column, suggest that much labor, time and ex
pense may be saved both to ourselves and to our
correspondents if the latter and other subscribers
would keep file of the paper. They could them
at any time turn to the file and probably find the
very inquiry answered about which they would
have written to u.s. We trust that each and every
subscriber will profit by this suggestion.
SEE, Mercer, Pal. You should hear very
soon. q Yes. g. Seven hours.
f. H., Pittsfeld MaSs-It would be impossible
to give any numbers except the highest reached
for preliminary action, and that number is
stated from time to time.
". r. B., AUearale, Mol. No. 2. We can
not say.
I. ~, Blain, Mich-The form of application
will not affect the arrears.
I. " p, Liscomb, Iowa.-You will no doubt
receive an answer to your inquiry at an early
date.
C. r., Olyphant, P1.-1. No. g The bill in
its present form would embrace those whose
disability was equal to the loss, but it may be
amended 3. 1t would depend upon the word
ing of tho law
D. L. ", Tieonderoga, N. Y.-Not under the
general law.
G. d. p, Vest Salem, O.-Your claim has not
yet been reached for preliminary action.
s. B. T., North Calais, Vt.-Write the Quarter
master General, U. S. A., Washington, D. c., for
blanks and information.
OF. G., lie Roy n. Your claim must have
been passed over. You should write your at
torney asking him to urge attention.
L. II. H., Shell Rock, Io,Ca.-1. No. 2. We
cannot say, but should think you would. 3. 1t
would depend upon the report of the examining
surgeons as to the effect of the partial loss. 4.
No one at the present time can tell
C. ". T., Wash5mn, W-Write your attorney
for the condition of your claim.
j. j. B., Xeaia, W.-1. If you have not al
ready received it, and it is not forfeited by
desertion, court-martial, or other charges. 2
1t is according to the service rendered, and
whether in the army or navy. 8 and 1. From
the information furnished a definite answer
cannot be given. 5. If complete, at once, by
urging attention to the fact.
j. c. B., York, Mo-. Of invalid pension
claims, 45S,O52. ?. See answer 5, "J. J. B." this
number.
4. s. T., Sugar Grore, -. Your attorney
can advise you, from his knowledge of the
practice of the Pension Office and of your case.
better than We can. 2. They practice before
the Pension Office.
G. IT.. f., Dublin, Ohio.-1. The advertisement
viii be inserted. .. You should file the testi-
mony OF citizens who have knowledge of the
facts and request the action of the Department.
but the better way would be to file the testi-
mony of two or more persons who have per
sonal knowledge of the nature and extent of
your disability, as to your physical condition
during the time you were treated by the doctor
in question.
j. T. s, Thaycr, Ne5-Tho delay is caused by
the Pension Office not acting on your claim.
Z. d. r., HoltOn, Kan-We cannot.
4. r., Santa ll,ria, CaI-Application must be
made to the Hon. Secretary of the Interior and
should be accompanied by any recommendations
showing fitness for the desired position.
" u. T., Woymay4, Pa-The best way is to
make formal application, which will settle
the question fully.
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