The Zeigler family settled in Adair County, Missouri, in 1859. Several of the family members served in the Union Army during the Civil War. This collection contains letters written by Samuel Clark Zeigler during his military service in Missouri and Arkansas with the 7th Missouri Volunteer Calvary. It also includes a letter to John Zeigler from James P. Milliken. For more information about the Zeigler Civil War Letters in the Special Collections and University Archives, see https://manuscripts.truman.edu/repositories/2/resources/140.
Has been ill but remains on duty; Clark has left; wrote to Mary but never received an answer; wants news from home; scouting party took a party of "Rebs"prisoner; Cambill (Campbell) is well; will probably be sent to Texas if...
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
William Hall and Levy Roy on their way home; sending money to pay Hiram for the land; death of Abraham Lincoln; Uncle is well.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
Deaths of Company members Jacob Linder and William Foster; opinions of presidential candidates Abraham Lincoln and "Little Mack" (George McClellan); hanging of a Rebel spy.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
Is ill and in hospital with sore eyes; received letter from James; wishes to come home but is prevented by new order. Envelope addressed to J. W. Zeigler.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
Discusses company and recruitment; mentions James T. Milliken and the sharpshooters; had to borrow ten dollars to purchase a horse.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
Camped at Rolla and expecting to leave soon; discusses the area and updates on the war (mentions Vicksburg); expresses amusement at the "young soldier" at home (brother Charles, born May 7). Envelope addressed to Mr. Harrison...
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
Discusses division of regiment and the guarding of Cassville; sending money (five dollars) to father; received a letter from his brother, who is well and has a position as a clerk at General Carr's Headquarters.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
On the Carolina campaign with the 15th Iowa; eating well on Confederacy forage; trip through Salt Catcher Swamp; trip from Thunderbald, GA to Rufort, SC by boat; asks about friends Clark and Jim.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P.--Correspondence, Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark y Correspondence
Creador:
Milliken, James P.
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
Company has lost several soldiers; discusses marriage.
Tema:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Zeigler, Clark, Milliken, James P., Zeigler, Samuel, Zeigler, Samuel Clark--Correspondence y Correspondence
Creador:
Zeigler, Samuel Clark
Contribuidor:
Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums (Owner, Digitizing Technician)
