25 Quotes by 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.

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.

I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him.

The inhabitants knew of my arrival and the position of the enemy camp, yet not one of them gave me a particle of information.

The enemy was too strong for me, but he was severely punished for his obstinacy. His casualties were more than quadruple mine.

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.

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

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.

If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.