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alluded yesterday to a recent pension of $12,500 drawn by a Wisconsin soldier a9 the largest that had been allowed thus far by the Government. Indiana, however, is not far behind in this matter. Mr. Esau Greaham, ot the Fiftieth Indiana, has been granted a pension of $11,000, with $75 per month hereafter. He formerly lived near Salem, but, poor fellow, it comes too late to do him arty good. The good fortune finds him a helpless lunatic confined \u the Elizabeth Soldiers' HoBpital at Washington, D. C\ Fro vision 9 have been made, however, to take care of the money. Special Pension Agent Kennedy arrived in Salem a few days ago to appoint some Bafe person to deposit the money with. The Democrat ot that town says: *lThe Grand Army boys propose to see that every cent of the money shall be husbanded to the best advantage, and will accordingly petition Clerk Menaogh to appoint Colonel E. D. Sayles Gresham's guardian. Should Gresham's life be spared for some time to come the pension will continue to increase at the rate of $'.K)0 per year. At his death the pension money will be divided among hiB heirs, of whom there are quite a number in this county.”
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Indianapolis Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Wed, Apr 27, 1887
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