John Jacobs Civil War Pension

The image is a notice from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Office of the Disbursing Clerk in Washington, D.C. It is printed on pink paper with an emphasis on the importance of the message. The text advises pension recipients to present their pension certificate to the postmaster or carrier upon receiving their quarterly pension check. This is to ensure that the certificate number matches the number on the envelope or check to prevent misdelivery. Recipients are urged to have their certificate ready to avoid delays. If the certificate is lost, they should write to the Commissioner of Pensions for a replacement. The notice is signed by Guy O. Taylor, Disbursing Clerk, and emphasizes cooperation for efficiency.