John Buford Quotes
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It is too late, now I wish I could live.
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If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.
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If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.
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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.
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I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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