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> [Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make another attack, and went to Cemetary Hill for observation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/shortly-after-this-i-placed-my-command-on-our-extreme-left-to-watch/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

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## More by John Buford

> [I am disgusted and worn out with the system that seems to prevail.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/i-am-disgusted-and-worn-out-with-the-system-that-seems-to-prevail/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/i-can-do-nothing-with-the-enemy-save-observe-him/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/if-the-regulars-are-to-be-put-together-i-believe-they-would-prefer-me/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/found-everybody-in-a-terrible-state-of-excitement-on-account-of-the/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/there-was-splendid-fighting-on-the-part-of-the-division-on-the-7th/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [They will attach you in the morning and they will come booming - skirmishers three deep. You will have to fight like the devil…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/they-will-attach-you-in-the-morning-and-they-will-come-booming/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/i-am-willing-to-serve-my-country-but-do-not-wish-to-sacrifice-the/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [General: I attempted to take Williamsport yesterday, but found too large a force of infantry and artillery. After a long fight, I withdrew to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/general-i-attempted-to-take-williamsport-yesterday-but-found-too/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make another attack, and went…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/shortly-after-this-i-placed-my-command-on-our-extreme-left-to-watch/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [During the whole campaign, from June 27 to July 31, there has been no shirking or hesitation, to tiring on the part of a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/during-the-whole-campaign-from-june-27-to-july-31-there-has-been-no/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [We entered Gettysburg in the afternoon, just in time to meet the enemy entering the town, and in good season to drive him back…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/we-entered-gettysburg-in-the-afternoon-just-in-time-to-meet-the-enemy/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/i-have-not-been-able-to-get-any-grain-yet-it-is-all-in-the-country/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [The zeal, bravery, and good behavior of the officers and men on the night of June 30, and during July 1, was commendable in the extreme.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/the-zeal-bravery-and-good-behavior-of-the-officers-and-men-on-the/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/if-i-have-any-choice-i-would-prefer-western-troops/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

> [It is too late, now I wish I could live.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-buford/it-is-too-late-now-i-wish-i-could-live/)

[John Buford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-buford/)

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