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John Buford Quotes

American - Soldier | March 4, 1826 - December 16, 1863

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.

Good Time Drive Back Enemy Meet

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.

Good Men Night Behavior July June

I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.

Men Patriotism Sacrifice I Am Brave

I am disgusted and worn out with the system that seems to prevail.

I Am Out System Prevail Seems Worn

Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place.

Place Enemy Excitement Terrible

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.

Fight Long Place Yesterday Force

If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.

Choice Would Troops Any Western

If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.

Together Me Believe I Believe Would

It is too late; now I wish I could live.

Live Wish Late Now I Wish Too Late

I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working.

People Country Talk Working Get Any

I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him.

I Can Enemy Nothing Him Observe

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.

Fight Enemy Observation Hill Watch

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