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best, and that of the doctor who last attended him, before a Notary Public.  The same certified by the Clerk of the Court stating in detail;- the name of the party, Co. Regt, Rank, Captain 1st Sergt, where born, H qu when in the army, occupation when enlisted, where, where and when discharged, and such other details of his military history as may be known to them. Also how long they personally knew him, where he lived, when and where he died, cause of death &c, and any other items that will strengthen the identity.  These affidavits made separately.  This I require for my use in returning the money to the Treasury.  After the money is returned to the Treasury, the heirs or assigns then can proceed to make their claims upon the Treasurer of the U.S. for same.  In Bronson's affidavits to proof of the transfer, they should be of disinterested parties and the fact sworn to. Any papers in the handwriting of Pierce or contains his signature agreeing to this transfer should be produced.  You will see from what has been [[strikethough]] produced [[/strikethrough]] written that I cannot pay this claim if the man is dead.  If Bronson employs you in obtaining this money from the Treasury, in case it is turned in, then you settle with him as usual.  There are no papers in my hands for such cases.  They can