Although Stephen was turned down for his pension, he would still have to have filed the applications. Since he had to file the 2nd time, that would mean he and his affiants told more about himself in the 2nd application. Confederate officers, particularly those in small local regiments were not the best at getting the paperwork completed and to their command stations. Order his pension from the La. State Archives in Baton Rouge. You can call 504-922-1216 and place your order for STEPHEN W. BELGARD. CP1.92.000000 25.000000 12.000000 BELGARD, STEPHEN W. and they will bill you. Costs are $5-$15 depending on the amount of copies. The more copies, usually the more info. Your file contains 12 or 25 pages, so it will be a higher amount. They can tell you the price over the phone, just tell them how many pages, 12 or 25. Good Luck