Camp E. D. Keyes
                Augusta Sept 27th 1862
Dear Parents
                    You will probably hear
from George all the stirring news of
the day.
            I have been in the adjutant’s
office the most of the time since
I came here until Thursday I was
appointed ward master of the
24th Regt. Surgeon J.C. Manson of
Pittsfield.
     Through the influence of Hiram
mostly.  The work will not be
very hard. pay $20 1/2 per month
   I shall try and get a
furlough for a few days, next week.
    You can put into that valise
things that you think will be of service.
    Please send me $10 directly
                 Your affectionate son C.P. M.

[in side margin]
Direct in care of Capt H. C. Vaughan 24th
co. E. 24th Regt. Maine V. In.

Charles Plummer Morrill, 24th Maine

MSS 11031