| From the New Orleans Daily Crescent |
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| December 3, 1861 |
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| Keelan Pensioned |
| Speaking if the hero of
Strawberry Plains, who lost one hand in resisting the would-be
bridge-burners, the Knoxville Register says: |
| A resolution was adopted by
the stockholders of the East Tennessee & Virginia Railroad, pensioning
Keelan, the brave defender of the bridge at Strawberry Plains, in
substance as follows: $25 per month for one year from the date of his
wounds, and thereafter $15 per month for the term of his life. If he
recovers, and is able to resume his post as watchman of the bridge, he
is to retain his situation, at his former salary, in addition to his
pension. This action on the part of the road is wise, as well as
liberal. Employes that display such courage and faithfulness as Keelan
should be properly appreciated. We will probably have a fuller report of
the proceedings of this meeting for our next issue. |
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