Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887. Report, circa 1874-1875. 1 report. Location: Misc. William H. Emory was commander of the Department of the Gulf, which included the Federal troops in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi (1871-1875). A portion of a manuscript report (pp. 33-39) by William H. Emory recounts his actions during and after the Battle of Liberty Place between September 1874 and January 1875. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4375.