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Source: Brief of Claim to Increase Invalid Pension
Apr 28, 1871 to a pension of $15 per mon, from June 6, 1866 deduct subsequent payments.
4/28/2871
4/13/2871
Brief of Claim to Increase Invalid Pension
War of 1861
Act July 14, 1862
Brief of Claim to Increase Invalid Pension
in the case of William Little, a Prv. of Company B, 12" Regiment Ohio Cav.
Post Office Address:
Nat. Mil. Asylum Montgomery Co. Ohio
Enlisted Aug 29", 1863. Discharged Aug. 29", 1865.
Declaration and identification in due form, filed April 13", 1871.
Alleges Disability from Gun Shot wound right arm.
Pensioned at $8.00 per month for Gun Shot wound of right arm commencing Aug 29/65,
No change of rate. Pen. Certf. surrendered.
Surg. Gnl. reports treated in Hospt Camp Chase Ohio from May 29/65 until Aug 30/65 for Gun Shot wound and was discharged the service Aug 30/65 by reason of Enysipelas April 27/66
Dr. Fawcett reports total disability from Gun Shot wound of right arm.
Total disability:
1871
Examining Board at Damascusville Ohio reports total disability 3rd grad from G.S.W. of right arm.
Disability total 3rd grade.
Apr 28, 1871 to a pension of $15 per mon, from June 6, 1866 deduct subsequent payments.
Disability 3rd Grade. disabled by GSW of right arm.
Daniel O'Driscoll (signature)
Nat Mt. Asylum
F.D. Stephenson (signature)
Dayton Ohio
(stamped: Increased to $18.00 Oct 5, '72, Act June 8 1872)
Act July 14, 1862
Brief of Claim to Increase Invalid Pension
in the case of William Little, a Prv. of Company B, 12" Regiment Ohio Cav.
Post Office Address:
Nat. Mil. Asylum Montgomery Co. Ohio
Enlisted Aug 29", 1863. Discharged Aug. 29", 1865.
Declaration and identification in due form, filed April 13", 1871.
Alleges Disability from Gun Shot wound right arm.
Pensioned at $8.00 per month for Gun Shot wound of right arm commencing Aug 29/65,
No change of rate. Pen. Certf. surrendered.
Surg. Gnl. reports treated in Hospt Camp Chase Ohio from May 29/65 until Aug 30/65 for Gun Shot wound and was discharged the service Aug 30/65 by reason of Enysipelas April 27/66
Dr. Fawcett reports total disability from Gun Shot wound of right arm.
Total disability:
1871
Examining Board at Damascusville Ohio reports total disability 3rd grad from G.S.W. of right arm.
Disability total 3rd grade.
Apr 28, 1871 to a pension of $15 per mon, from June 6, 1866 deduct subsequent payments.
Disability 3rd Grade. disabled by GSW of right arm.
Daniel O'Driscoll (signature)
Nat Mt. Asylum
F.D. Stephenson (signature)
Dayton Ohio
(stamped: Increased to $18.00 Oct 5, '72, Act June 8 1872)
4/05/2871
Claim of Soldier for Increase of Pension
(Form Published by Robert Clarke & Co, Law Publishers, 55 West Fourth St. Cincinnati)
The supplementary pension act approved June 6, 1866, provides increased rates of pension over those granted by the act of July 14, 1862, in the following case, via -
1st grade - $25 per month to all those invalids entitled, under the act of July 14, 1862, to a lower rate of pension, on account of service rendered since March 4, 1861, "Who shall have lost the sight of both eyes, or who shall have lost both hands, or been permanently and totally disabled in the same, or otherwise so permanently and totally disabled as to render then utterly helpless, or so nearly as to require the constant personal aid and attendance of another person"-
2nd grade - $20 per month to those invalids who, being entitled under like conditions to a lower rate of pension, "shall have lost both feet, or one hand and one foot, or been totally and permanently disabled in the same or otherwise so disabled as to incapacitated for performing any manual labor, but not so much so as to require constant personal aid and attention"-
3rd grade - $15 per month to those invalids who, under like conditions, "shall have lost one hand and one foot, or been totally and permanently disabled in the same, or otherwise so disabled as to render their inability to perform manual labor equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot."
This declaration is to be signed and acknowledged by the applicant and two witnesses before a clerk of the court. No surgical examination and additional evidence is required, except specially ordered by the department. The application, with original certificate, to be forwarded to commissioner of pensions.
The State of Ohio, County of Montgomery,
On this 5" day of April, A.D. 1871, personally appeared before me (1) Clk of the com Pleas court in & for said county and state, William Little aged 26" years, a resident of Nat. Mil Asylum, in the county of Montgomery, and the state of Ohio. who, being duly sworn according to law declares that he is a pensioner of the United States duly enrolled at the Cleveland O. pension agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month by reason of disability incurred in the Military service of the United States (3) Co "B" 12. Ohio Vol Cavy.
and that his present physical condition is such that he believes himself entitled to receive and increased pension of the (4) Third grade provided for in the first section of the supplementary pension act, approved June 6, 1866. He further declares that he is disabled in the following manner to wit: (5) Gun shot wound of right elbow joint rendering the joint stiff & the arm useless. So that he cannot perform manual labor. he cannot even write with his right hand.
and hereby appoints Daniel O'Driscoll his true and lawful attorney, and authorized him to present and procure this claim, and to receive and receipt for any orders or certificates that may be issued in satisfaction thereof.
William Little (signature)
Nat. Mil Asylum
Dayton, Ohio
The supplementary pension act approved June 6, 1866, provides increased rates of pension over those granted by the act of July 14, 1862, in the following case, via -
1st grade - $25 per month to all those invalids entitled, under the act of July 14, 1862, to a lower rate of pension, on account of service rendered since March 4, 1861, "Who shall have lost the sight of both eyes, or who shall have lost both hands, or been permanently and totally disabled in the same, or otherwise so permanently and totally disabled as to render then utterly helpless, or so nearly as to require the constant personal aid and attendance of another person"-
2nd grade - $20 per month to those invalids who, being entitled under like conditions to a lower rate of pension, "shall have lost both feet, or one hand and one foot, or been totally and permanently disabled in the same or otherwise so disabled as to incapacitated for performing any manual labor, but not so much so as to require constant personal aid and attention"-
3rd grade - $15 per month to those invalids who, under like conditions, "shall have lost one hand and one foot, or been totally and permanently disabled in the same, or otherwise so disabled as to render their inability to perform manual labor equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot."
This declaration is to be signed and acknowledged by the applicant and two witnesses before a clerk of the court. No surgical examination and additional evidence is required, except specially ordered by the department. The application, with original certificate, to be forwarded to commissioner of pensions.
The State of Ohio, County of Montgomery,
On this 5" day of April, A.D. 1871, personally appeared before me (1) Clk of the com Pleas court in & for said county and state, William Little aged 26" years, a resident of Nat. Mil Asylum, in the county of Montgomery, and the state of Ohio. who, being duly sworn according to law declares that he is a pensioner of the United States duly enrolled at the Cleveland O. pension agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month by reason of disability incurred in the Military service of the United States (3) Co "B" 12. Ohio Vol Cavy.
and that his present physical condition is such that he believes himself entitled to receive and increased pension of the (4) Third grade provided for in the first section of the supplementary pension act, approved June 6, 1866. He further declares that he is disabled in the following manner to wit: (5) Gun shot wound of right elbow joint rendering the joint stiff & the arm useless. So that he cannot perform manual labor. he cannot even write with his right hand.
and hereby appoints Daniel O'Driscoll his true and lawful attorney, and authorized him to present and procure this claim, and to receive and receipt for any orders or certificates that may be issued in satisfaction thereof.
William Little (signature)
Nat. Mil Asylum
Dayton, Ohio
Declaration for Increase of Pension
Under Section 13, Act of July 27, 1868
State of Ohio
County of Montgomery
On this 5 day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy one, personally appeared before me CLK of the Court of Common Pleas with and for the County and state aforesaid, William Little aged 26" years, a resident of Nat Mil Asylum in the County of Montgomery and State of Ohio, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that is the identical William Little to whom was granted Pension Certificate No. {blank} payable at Cleveland Ohio at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, issued under the act of July 14" 1862 that he makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of his pension to which he is entitled under the thirteenth section of the act of July 27, 1868.
His post office address is as follows: Nat. Asylum. Dayton O.
I further desire all Certificates and Communications regarding this application for arrears, to be forwarded to Daniel O'Driscoll, Nat Asylum, Dayton O who is authorized to receive same for me.
John Bridge (signature)
Wallace Gillespie (signature)
William Little (signature)
Also personally appeared John Bridge and Wallace Gillespie residents of Nat Mil Asylum County of Montgomery, and State of Ohio person whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and say William Little sign his name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
John Bridge (signature)
Wallace Gillespie (signature)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of April, A.D. 1871; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim, and that same was read and explained by me before signing of same or before making mark.
(signature) clerk
Com Pleas Court
State of Ohio
County of Montgomery
On this 5 day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy one, personally appeared before me CLK of the Court of Common Pleas with and for the County and state aforesaid, William Little aged 26" years, a resident of Nat Mil Asylum in the County of Montgomery and State of Ohio, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that is the identical William Little to whom was granted Pension Certificate No. {blank} payable at Cleveland Ohio at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, issued under the act of July 14" 1862 that he makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of his pension to which he is entitled under the thirteenth section of the act of July 27, 1868.
His post office address is as follows: Nat. Asylum. Dayton O.
I further desire all Certificates and Communications regarding this application for arrears, to be forwarded to Daniel O'Driscoll, Nat Asylum, Dayton O who is authorized to receive same for me.
John Bridge (signature)
Wallace Gillespie (signature)
William Little (signature)
Also personally appeared John Bridge and Wallace Gillespie residents of Nat Mil Asylum County of Montgomery, and State of Ohio person whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and say William Little sign his name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
John Bridge (signature)
Wallace Gillespie (signature)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of April, A.D. 1871; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim, and that same was read and explained by me before signing of same or before making mark.
(signature) clerk
Com Pleas Court
1/01/2871
Examining Surgeon's Certificate
In the case of an applicant for increase of pension.
No. of Certificate, 90911
State: Ohio County: Columbiana
Post Office: Damascuville, 1871
It is hereby certified that William Little formerly a Private of Captain Holly's "B" Company, in the 12" Regiment of Ohio Cav. in the war of 1861 who is now paid at Cleveland Ohio agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, on account, as he states, of GSW of right arm while in the line of duty in the military service of the United States, on or about the 12th day of May, 1865 at a place called Camp Chase in the State or Territory of Ohio is still suffering in consequence of said GSW in right arm.
The disability originates entirely from the injury or disease on account o which he was originally pensioned, as follows:
Height: 5 ft 9 1/2 in; wight 145 lbs, complexion Fair, age 27 yrs; respiration 20; pulse 82.
Ball entered in outer side of Elbow Joint an passed directly through the joint. There are large cicatrices on both inner & outer sides of Arm. There is complete Anchylasis atrophy of arm & hand. Is apparently a man of very good habits. His degree of disability is equivalent to the lack of an arm & permanent in that degree.
We find his disability, as described above to be equal to and entitling him to: total 3rd grade
A.S. Dunlap (signature)
(signature)
Examining Surgeons.
No. of Certificate, 90911
State: Ohio County: Columbiana
Post Office: Damascuville, 1871
It is hereby certified that William Little formerly a Private of Captain Holly's "B" Company, in the 12" Regiment of Ohio Cav. in the war of 1861 who is now paid at Cleveland Ohio agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, on account, as he states, of GSW of right arm while in the line of duty in the military service of the United States, on or about the 12th day of May, 1865 at a place called Camp Chase in the State or Territory of Ohio is still suffering in consequence of said GSW in right arm.
The disability originates entirely from the injury or disease on account o which he was originally pensioned, as follows:
Height: 5 ft 9 1/2 in; wight 145 lbs, complexion Fair, age 27 yrs; respiration 20; pulse 82.
Ball entered in outer side of Elbow Joint an passed directly through the joint. There are large cicatrices on both inner & outer sides of Arm. There is complete Anchylasis atrophy of arm & hand. Is apparently a man of very good habits. His degree of disability is equivalent to the lack of an arm & permanent in that degree.
We find his disability, as described above to be equal to and entitling him to: total 3rd grade
A.S. Dunlap (signature)
(signature)
Examining Surgeons.
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