General: I attempted to take Williamsport yesterday, but found too large a force of infantry and artillery. After a long fight, I withdrew to this place. — John Buford Copy Share Image
If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders. — John Buford Copy Share Image
Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place. — John Buford Copy Share Image
There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each… — John Buford Copy Share Image
They will attach you in the morning and they will come booming - skirmishers three deep. You will have to fight like the devil… — John Buford Copy Share Image
I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command. — John Buford Copy Share Image
General: I attempted to take Williamsport yesterday, but found too large a force of infantry and artillery. After a long fight, I withdrew to… — John Buford Copy Share Image
Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make another attack, and went… — John Buford Copy Share Image
During the whole campaign, from June 27 to July 31, there has been no shirking or hesitation, to tiring on the part of a… — John Buford Copy Share Image
We entered Gettysburg in the afternoon, just in time to meet the enemy entering the town, and in good season to drive him back… — John Buford Copy Share Image
I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working. — John Buford Copy Share Image
