25 Quotes by 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.

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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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    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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    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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  • Author John Buford
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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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