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John Buford Quotes

«The people give and sell the men something to eat, but I can't stand that way of subsisting; it causes dreadful straggling.»
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 single man so far as I have seen; the brigade commanders reported none.»
Author: John Buford
«If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.»
Author: John Buford
«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.»
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 this place.»
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 before his getting a foothold.»
Author: John Buford
«The enemy was too strong for me, but he was severely punished for his obstinacy. His casualties were more than quadruple mine.»
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 man went to work determined to carry anything in reason.»
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.»
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.»
Author: John Buford

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