WAR DEPARTMENT

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Washington, October I, ia3a

 fE SHE number of applications Tor Ien-

 sionssunder dhe recent act of Con gross, already exceeding l2,GC0, together with the state Of the heaitl. Of this city for some time past, has prevented the cxami- nation-and decision Of these claims with as nnci speed as Is anxiously desired y tho Department, and as IS due toythe services and suiicrings of these smerftorieus vctc- rans, entitled 10 tlie bounty oftlieir coun- try. When 1t is recolIected that thcsn claims scontain minute statement of facts by the applicants, embracing their whole revolutionary service, together with sucls corroborating proof, circumstantial and direct, and that all these are investigated and compared with the roll and other rec cords of the Department, and that this pro- cess is necessary fairly to establish just claims, and to prevent the grantingso8 fraudulent ones, and that nothing will in- sure the latter obj ccf buf tho most carc- fuI examination and rigid scrutiny, some idea may be formed of the time and lahor requisite to effect these objects. 1t is i'm possible to go on with the current business ofthe office, and to answer all the lcttefs as they are received.

 And this notice IS given that applicants may be satisfied, their cases W Ill he inves- : tigated in the ord CT of their reception. and as rapidly as possible, and that each per. son will oe advised of the result, whe favorable or adverse, orwhether suspend ed for further proof, or explanations, aa soon as his case can be taisentip. And alt may rest assured that the mostvigorcus eff forts will be made 10 bring this matter 10 close, with as little delay as possible and nothing in the power of the Depart ment will be wanting. togive e effect to the benevolent intentions Of Congress

 By order JAMES l.. EDWARDS.

 Publishers Of the Jaws Of the United States are requested to insert the above notice four times in eachsof their respec- tive newspapers.