William H. Emory papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
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Restrictions:

There are no restrictions

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Preferred citation:

William H. Emory papers, 1864-1872. MS 0298. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
4 items
Creator:
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

William H. Emory papers, 1864-1872. MS 0298. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of:

  • A manuscript titled "Rebellion Record of Brevet Major General W. H. Emory" (1872; 50 pages)
  • Two volume report of Union Forces during the 1864 Red River Campaign, including details about the 13th, 16th, 17th, and 19th Army Corps
  • One volume report of Union Forces during the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign, including details about the 19th Army Corps

Biographical / historical:

William Hemsley Emory (1811-1887) graduated from the United State Military Academy (West Point, New York) in 1831. During the Civil War he was an Union Army General.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks