I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working. John Buford countrygrainpeople Change image and share on social
I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him. John Buford enemyobservesave Change image and share on social
Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place. John Buford accountadvanceenemy Change image and share on social
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. John Buford brigadecampaigncommander Change image and share on social
If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops. John Buford choiceprefertroop Change image and share on social
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. John Buford afternoonbackdrive Change image and share on social
I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command. John Buford bravecommandcountry Change image and share on social
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. John Buford artilleryattemptfight Change image and share on social
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. John Buford attackcemetarycommand Change image and share on social
