22 ordspråk av John Buford
John Buford
 The people give and sell the men something to eat, but I can't stand that way of subsisting; it causes dreadful straggling. |
| 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 man so far as I have seen; the brigade commanders reported none. |
| If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders. |
| A heavy task was before us; we were equal to it, and shall all remember with pride that at Gettysburg we did our country much service. |
| 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. |
| 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 his getting a foothold. |
| The enemy was too strong for me, but he was severely punished for his obstinacy. His casualties were more than quadruple mine. |
| 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 went to work determined to carry anything in reason. |
| 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. |
| I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working. |
| Had any of them given me timely information and acted as a guide that night, I could have surprised and captured this (Rebel) force. |
| 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. |
| The devil's to pay! |
| I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him. |
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