John Buford
John Buford
John Buford, Jr.was a Union cavalry officer during the American Civil War. A West Point regular, born in the divided border state of Kentucky, he had many Southern connections, but opted to stay in the Union Army. His first command was a cavalry brigade under Major General John Pope, and he distinguished himself at Second Bull Run, where he was wounded, and also saw action at Antietam and Chancellorsville...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth4 March 1826
CountryUnited States of America
I sent him word I was a captain in the United States Army and I intend to remain one.
I am disgusted and worn out with the system that seems to prevail.
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.
I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working.
Had any of them given me timely information and acted as a guide that night, I could have surprised and captured this (Rebel) force.
There is so much apathy... that I wish to be relieved from the Army of the Potomac.
Within forty eight hours the concentration of both armies will take place on a field within view and a great battle will be fought.
The people give and sell the men something to eat, but I can't stand that way of subsisting; it causes dreadful straggling.