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 extreme.”
-- 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.”
-- 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 until supports arrive.”
-- John Buford -
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“I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.”
-- John Buford -
“If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.”
-- 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 to Cemetary Hill for observation.”
-- John Buford -
“If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.”
-- John Buford -
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“Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose, But young men think it is, and we were young.”
Source : More Poems (1936) no. 36
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