John Buford Soldier Quotations

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

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

During the whole campaign, from June 27 to July 31, there has been no shirking or hesitation, to tiring on the part of a single man so far as I have seen; the brigade commanders reported none.

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.

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.

There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each man went to work determined to carry anything in reason.

Within forty eight hours the concentration of both armies will take place on a field within view and a great battle will be fought.

I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him.