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From: Robbie S Wright <>
Subject: Re: [ALL] Ordering pension files/service records
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:56:00 -0800
In-Reply-To: <000801c62f1b$2c8cb840$15bd4944@homecomputer>


I agree with Ruth, the full packet is the way to go. I first ordered the
Pension Documents Packet for $14.95 and received only a few pages. So I
decided to order the Full Pension Application File for $37 and received
nearly 250 pages of my great grandfather's struggle for his claim to a
pension. Eventually he went to Congress for help and they passed a bill
allowing him his rightful pension. I received copies of the hearings and the
bill itself. In my opinion the extra $22 for the complete packet is well
worth it.

Robbie


> From: "Ruth Sprowls" <>
> Reply-To:
> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:55:12 -0500
> To:
> Subject: [ALL] Ordering pension files/service records
> Resent-From:
> Resent-Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:55:21 -0700
>
> Just a note of warning when ordering pension records and service files.
> There are 2 different sets of files you can order. I forget offhand how they
> are titled, but be sure to order the set that costs 37 dollars. The other
> set as I understand it would be service records, and would be up to the
> discretion of the clerk as to what would be pulled from the file and copied
> for you. Ordering the complete pension files to me is the safest. Sometimes
> there may not be much genealogy info in it, but would rather have the
> complete correspondence regarding filing and non-allowance of pensions, rather
> than to not have it. Just my feelings -
> Ruth
>
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