John Buford Quotes

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• 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…
• We entered Gettysburg in the afternoon, just in time to meet the enemy entering the town, and in good season to drive him back before…
• They will attach you in the morning and they will come booming - skirmishers three deep. You will have to fight like the devil until…
• It is too late, now I wish I could live.
• I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.
• If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.
• 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…
• If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.
• I am disgusted and worn out with the system that seems to prevail.
• I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working.
• 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…
• I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him.
• There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each man…
• During the whole campaign, from June 27 to July 31, there has been no shirking or hesitation, to tiring on the part of a single…
• Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place.

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