John Buford Quotes


16 John Buford quotes:



"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"It is too late; now I wish I could live."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes Excitement Quotes
"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"Within forty eight hours the concentration of both armies will take place on a field within view and a great battle will be fought."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes Fights And Fighting Quotes
"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."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes
"I am disgusted and worn out with the system that seems to prevail."
Author: Buford Quotes Category: American Soldier Quotes



inspirational quote database

Successories, the leaders of inspiration and motivation, has unlocked iQuote: The Inspirational Quote Database, a curated collection of the most inspirational quotes. Raise your iQ and become a Quoteologist today!