WAR DEeARfMENT. PeHsi0H Office.
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W asIington, Octoner 4, Ie3z

 FESnE number of applications for Pen.

 B sions under the recent act of Con eress, already exceeding f2fj00, together with the state Of the health of this city for some time past, has prevented the eXanl- nation and decision of these claims with as much speed IS anxieHsty desired y tue { i3epa t,ueHt, and as is due to the seTTIccS and suheriugs of these mefitorrous Yete- rans, entitled 10 the bounty ot their eouh- try When It is recoileeted that taese claims contain minute statement of facts 1 by the applicants, embracing their whole l revolutionary service, together with such eorroboratiBg proof, .eireHiAstantial and direct, and that all these are Investigated and compared with the roll and other re- cords of the Department, and that this pro- cess is necessary fairly t0 establish 1Rsi claims, and to preyeut=tbe granting Of Fraudulent ohes, and that nothing Wlti lu- sure the latter object, put the most care fHI examination and rigid scrutiny, some Idea may be formed Of the time and labor requisite to effect these objects. Ii IS iin- pessieie to % oH with she current business of tHe office, and to answer all tue letters as they are received.

 And this notice is given that applicants may be satisfied, their cases will he lnyes tigated in the order of their reception. and as rapidly as possible, and that each per son will ne advised of the result, whether favorable or adverse, or whether suspend ed for further proof, or explanations, as soon as his case can be taken Up. Nnd all may rest assured tiat the most vigorous ef- forts will be made to bring this matter 10 close, with as little delay as possible 1; and nothing in the power of the Depart ment will be wanting, 10 give effect to the benevolent intentions of Congress.

 By order: JAMES L. EDW ARDS.

 Publishers pf the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above notice four tipes-in each of their respec- tive newspapers.