June 28, 2002





Office of the Chief Accountant
SECPS Letter File
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mail Stop 11-3
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Re:  Callon Petroleum Company

Dear Sir/Madam:

The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussion with and
representation from the engagement partner on the audits of the financial
statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. This
individual is no longer with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read Item 4 included
in the Form 8-K dated June 28, 2002 of Callon Petroleum Company (Commission File
Number 1-14039) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have
found no basis for disagreement with the statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Houston, Texas


Copy to:
Mr. James O. Bassi
Vice President and Controller
Callon Petroleum Company
200 North Canal Street
Natchez, MS  39120