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Camp at Rolla Mo, May 22 1863

Dear Father

I am well at present. We are camped here at Rolla, but I suppose we will not stay very long. We 
were to leave here to day [sic] for Pilot Knob, but could not get ready so I think we will stay 
a day or two yet. This is a hard looking place. It is about as large as Macon City but it does 
not appear half as well for the houses are half of them built of poles about as big as a mans 
[sic] leg. The war is all that keeps it up for there is no farming country around here. I forgot 
to state that I received a letter from you dated the 7th and was very glad to hear that you are 
all well and that you had received the money that I sent to you. I am glad to hear that you are 
getting along so well with your work this spring. Tell Mother I think that is quite a joke about 
the young soldier, I would like to see the little chap the best kind. Tell James I was glad to 
hear from him. He spoke about all the gals getting along so well for I am interested in their 
welfare, Tell him to write again as soon as he can conveniently and give me all the news.


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I would write something about the war, but I guess it is not necessary for you get the news about 
the same as we do for all the news we get are rumors in camp and newspapers. James spoke about 
Vicksburg being taken. The papers last night state to the contrary. There is not much dependence 
to be put in the papers. The war news from some sections are very favorable. I believe there is 
nothing more of importance at present so I will close hoping that these few lines may come to hand 
and find you all enjoying the blessings and prosperity.

Please write soon again and tell James and the rest to write also.
Clark Zeigler


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Mr. Harrison Zeigler
Page Post
Adaire Co
Mo


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