R. H. Kingsbery Collection

Manuscript Collection: MC157

Creator Sketch

Little is known about R. H. Kingsbery, compiler of the collection.

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains two letters collected by R. H. Kingsbery concerning the military life of two soldiers during the Civil War. There is a Christmas day letter in 1861 addressed to all by Union soldier Ralph Chauncey of Company D. The letter is written on stationery with two large United States flags crossed with the words "Our Heaven Born Banner" beneath. The illustration was published by James Gates, Cincinnati. An 1863 letter from Simon of Falmouth, Virginia to his sister describes standing picket duty on one side of the river and the rebels on the other side, so close they could have talked together. The letter features a red, white and blue illustration of two hands clasped with "The Constitution" seen in the background. Also featured are an embossed United States flag and the word Union below it.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

None.

Terms Governing Use

Open for research by appointment.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the San Jacinto Museum of History. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Library Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Jacinto Museum of History as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Administrative Information

Citation

[Identification of Item], R. H. Kingsbery Collection, MC157, San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston, Texas.

Acquisition

Mrs. R. H. Kingsbery, June 1955, 1963.

Processing Information

Processed by Lisa M. Lomas, 2011.

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