The National tribune., 1882-08-12
Answers to Correspondents.

We are obliged to answer certain inquiries of the
same nature In each issue of our paper. While we
cheerfuly furnish information to subscribersin this
column, suggest that much labor, time, and K
pense may be saved both to ourselves and to our
correspondents If the latter and other subscribers
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.
W. H. Nice, SwEDEsBoRoUGH, N.J.-We are
not acquainted with the party named.
SUBJ, SPARTA, Wis.,. Impossible to say,
but it is safe to assert that the majority are in
complete. 2. See reply to A. c., Bethel, Vt, in
last number, except that 100000 should read
$4,000. 3. Being an experienced attorney, We
should say that his statement could be relied
upon, and that little, if any, further testimony
would be called for.
A. n, VERNILLIoN, n. Y.-The claim is
most likely incomplete Your attorney should
be able to advise you.
NJ e. c., ABEL, IowA.-If your claim is hon
est, and is proved to the satisfaction of the
Pension Office, you can get pension. If false
statements have been made as to your right
thereto, you should request an investigation,
filing with your application reliable testi-
mOny as to the truth Of your assertions. There
is no reason why the oath of citizen should
be preferred to that of an ex-soldier.
J. A., PETERSBURG, ILL.-Will advertise for
you, upon receipt of twenty-five cents.
E. l. d., RTDGEvILLE, Ind. The report of
the Adjutant-G General would be due in about
six months from the date it was called for. 2
About five or six weeks.
d. L. W., SEDALIA, Mo.-Write to the Com
mander of the Department of Missouri, G. A. K,
Kansas City, Mo.
P. H.W W., EAST LIBERTY, O.-A reply will be
sent you by mail.
G. w. W., CLARENCE, Mo-Wrte to the Ad-
jutant- General of the State of New York
Albany, n. Y.
M. W. NJ, WOoDBURN, ILL.-There is moth
ing to prevent him from disposing of the money
as he may deem proper.
F. E. B., HARDIN COUNTY, Iowa.. Yes
9. Write to the Secretary of the interior, state
your army service, qualifications, &C., and for
ward with the application testimonials from
influential persons of your neighborhood
SUB, DERBY, IowA.-You are right. They
are being acted upon, and are not admitted
until proved up.
S. NJ, LAwLER, IowA.-Write to Mr.. JOS K
Dawson, 929 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
relative to corps badges, &c.
II. II. s., PoToMAC, ILL.-We think you are
misinfomed; we never before heard our Gov.
ernment was to blame in the matter referred to-
+. T. r., New CARLISLE, IND.-The appli.
cant would not be entitled to the arrears
X. K. W., BAINBRIDGE, OHIo-The claim
would not necessarily be rejected, but we
should advise you to furnish the strongest
medical evidence, showing your physical con-
dition Immediately at date of discharge.
C. H. s., CUMBERLAND MD.-We have no
complete list.
j. ii. g., TIBBOTTvILLE IA.-See reply to s.
NJ, above. We do not find the name of the
publisher of the Register in the Washington
directory.
c. III. s., FALMOUTH, PA.-If your claim is
in the condition you say it is, and has been
made special, your attorneys ought to explain
why final action is not taken.
n. Il. p, CONCORD, n. HI. 1t is time that
you had heard from it. I'd and Sd. You do not
name your disability, and we are, therefore,
unable to answer these questions.