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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 4: The Cavalry (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), chapter 10 (search)
of the war. It virtually made the Union cavalry. Buford's division of the Federal cavalry corps accompanied dash into Maryland. Under cover of a heavy fog, Buford's column crossed the river at four o'clock in the mregg by way of the ford at Rappahannock Bridge, and Buford by Beverly Ford. But as the order was about to be Passing by without comment the splendid stand of Buford's dismounted troops covering the approaches to the y dispelled. Late in the afternoon of July 1st General Buford had received orders from General Howard to go to General Doubleday's support. Buford's cavalry lay at that time a little west of the cemetery. Though vastl outnumbered by the advancing Confederate infantry, Buford formed his men for the charge. The Confederates imallen and wounded, and jump over them if possible. Buford's threatened charge was a successful ruse. Two while six companies of the regiment participated in Buford's stand at Gettysburg. enemy's cavalry, and in de
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 4: The Cavalry (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), chapter 11 (search)
ficers in the United States army. Major-General John Buford General Buford was one of the forGeneral Buford was one of the foremost cavalry leaders of the North. He is credited by many with having chosen the field on which thWhile in command of a cavalry Brigade in 1862, Buford was wounded in the second battle of Bull Run. s History of the Civil War in America : It was Buford who selected the battlefield where the two armeveloped and transmitted by them. Such men as Buford are not the fruit of chance. Springing, as heme from Cemetery Hill the position occupied by Buford at this critical juncture, and assured me thaton this day, and throughout this campaign. To Buford was assigned the post of danger and responsibir Meade nor Lee had any knowledge of it. . . . Buford, who, when he arrived on the evening of 30th, an officer of so much experience, revealed to Buford the approach of the enemy. Knowing that Reynoery respect, the fate of the campaign. It was Buford who selected the battlefield where the two arm[3 more...]
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Chapter 9: roster of general officers both Union and Confederate (search)
ms, Seth, Mar. 13, 1865. Wilson, James H., Mar. 13, 1865. Wood, Thos. J., Mar. 13, 1865. Woodbury, D. P., Aug. 15, 1864. Woods, Chas. R., Mar. 13, 1865. Wright, H. G., Mar. 13, 1865. Major-generals, U. S. Volunteers (full rank) Banks, N. P., May 16, 1861. Barlow, F. C., May 25, 1865. Berry, H. G., Nov. 29, 1862. Birney, David D., May 3, 1863. Blair, Frank P., Nov. 29, 1862. Blunt, James G., Nov. 29, 1862. Brooks, W. T. H., June 10, 1863. Buell, Don Carlos, Mar. 21, 1862. Buford, John, July 1, 1863. Buford, N. B., Mar. 13, 1865. Burnside, A. E., Mar. 18, 1862. Butler, Benj. F., May 16, 1861. Cadwalader, G. B., Apr. 25, 1862. Clay, Cassius M., April 11, 1862. Couch, Darius N., July 4, 1862. Cox, Jacob Dolson, Oct. 6, 1862. Crittenden, T. L., July 17, 1862. Curtis, S. R., Nov. 21, 1862. Dana, N. J. T., Nov. 29, 1862. Davies, Henry E., May 4, 1865. Dix, John A., May 16, 1861. Dodge, G. M., June 7, 1864. Doubleday, A., Nov. 29, 1862. Garfield, J. A., Sept. 1
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Buford, John, 1825- (search)
Buford, John, 1825- Military officer; born in Kentucky in 1825; was graduated at West Point in 1848; became captain in 1859; and inspector-general, with the rank of major, November, 1861. He commanded a brigade of cavalry under General Hooker, and was so severely wounded near the Rappahannock (August, 1862) that he was reported dead. In the battle of Antietam he was on General McClellan's staff. He was conspicuous in many engagements while in command of the reserve cavalry brigade, and he began the battle of Gettysburg (q. v.). He was chief of Burnside's cavalry, and was assigned to the command of the Army of the Cumberland just before his death in Washington, D. C., Dec. 16, 1863.--His half-brother, Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (born in Woodford county, Ky., Jan. 13, 1807), was also graduated at West Point, and entered the artillery. He was a pupil in the Law School of Harvard University; Professor of Natural Philosophy at West Point; but retired to civil pursuits in 1835. Enga
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 5 (search)
. The First Division, commanded by Brigadier-General John Buford, on the left flank, at Middletown,bs of Gettysburg, unexpectedly came across General Buford's cavalry, which he, supposing it to be sut ten o'clock, at the moment when Reynolds and Buford had just met outside of Gettysburg, and who hae whole of A. P. Hill's force is advancing. John Buford, Brig. Gen. About one o'clock news was y direction, reached Seminary Ridge, relieving Buford's tired troopers, who by hard fighting had, al Hill. Gamble was here joined by Devins, whom Buford had moved over from the right of the town. as just before this issue of the conflict that Buford sent his well-known despatch to Pleasanton, whhe repudiated as wholly beside his intention. Buford, as has been noted, had had his two brigades o Pleasanton would substitute other cavalry for Buford's, gave permission to relieve him, directing try was spread out on both flanks of the army. Buford's division was between Boonsboro and Williamsp[20 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
de's sons are drafted, and the inference is that Sergeant's name has been drawn, and he ought therefore to be at home to attend to it. He has had a very nice time, of which he will give you the particulars. There was a handsome little fight that Buford's cavalry had day before yesterday, that he might have seen, but the weather was very warm and the scene of operations quite distant from my headquarters, so I did not say anything to him about it. He will give you all the news and tell you all mthe two rivers. If he will, I shall fight him at all hazards. At the present moment there is firing heard, but I have not received any report. I have most earnestly, by special telegram, recommended Gibbon for promotion. Indeed, himself and Buford are the only two that I have urged in this special manner on the attention of the department. The difficulty is that there are no vacancies in the grade of major general, and several appointments have been made in excess of the number authorized
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 17 (search)
my was put in motion, and by Tuesday night the right flank had reached Manchester and the left occupied Emmettsburg. General Buford's cavalry had advanced as far as Gettysburg, and reported that the Confederate army was debouching from the mountains ordered to advance on Gettysburg with the First and Eleventh corps, which he reached early on the 7th of July, and found Buford's cavalry already engaged with the enemy—the corps of General Hill. Rapidly making his dispositions, General Reynolds je moving rapidly around to our left and rear. These facts were again reported to headquarters, but brought no response. Buford's cavalry had been massed on the left, covering that flank with outposts, and videttes were thrown forward on the Emmettsrance to General Meade, whose reply was that he did not intend to withdraw the cavalry, and that a part of this division (Buford) should be sent back. It never returned. Under these circumstances Sickles threw forward three regiments of light troop
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 30 (search)
was the first fight at Brandy Station that General Buford was in. This position was maintained untilf June, together with the information from General Buford, in command of the cavalry. The information from General Buford, C, was not received, however, until pretty late on the morning of the 1st ofing of July 1, before the information from General Buford had been received, and before I had any po, marked G, I had received a despatch from General Buford which indicated a strong concentration of ee to another despatch received by me from General Buford, marked I, and dated 20 minutes past 3 o'cthe opinion of that distinguished officer, General Buford, now deceased. [Paper marked I was then rck, advise me by what route. Respectfully, Buford. Major General Reynolds. Headquarters army of ion there seems to be no directing person. John Buford, Brigadier General of Volunteers. We need help now. Buford. Headquarters army of the Potomac, March 1864. Official copy: Chas. E. Pease,[1 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Index. (search)
201. Branch, Gen., I, 287-289, 294. Brewster, Wm. R., II, 83. Bristoe, Va., Campaign, Oct., 1863, II, 153-155, 163, 198, 369-371. Brockenborough, J. M., II, 47, 49, 52. Brooke, Gen., II, 86. Brooks, Gen., I, 228, 341. Brooks, Gen., II, 309, 310. Brooke, J. R., II, 288. Brown, Mrs., II, 192. Brown, Jacob, I, 75, 76, 81, 84. Brown, T. F., II, 83. Buchanan, James, I, 142, 356. Buell, Don Carlos, I, 248, 260. Buena Vista, battle of, 1847, I, 193. Buford, John, II, 8, 14, 17, 25, 31-33, 35, 36, 45, 53, 54, 60, 65, 71, 113, 126, 130, 153, 323, 326, 368, 378, 379, 384, 389. Bull Run, first battle of, July 21, 1861, I, 232, 248, 259, 260. Bull Run, second battle of, Aug. 28-30, 1862, I, 306, 307, 323. Burling, Geo. C., II, 73, 77, 84. Burns, Gen., I, 289, 293, 294, 296. Burnside, Ambrose E., I, 196, 242, 243, 245, 303, 304, 309, 322, 323, 325-329, 331-335, 338-342, 344-352, 354, 358-362, 365-367, 384; II, 161, 163, 217-222, 234, 253
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, John Buford (search)
John Buford Brigadier GeneralFeb. 12, 1863, to May 22, 1863. Reserve Brigade, 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac Brigadier GeneralJune 9, 1863, to Aug. 15, 1863. 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac Brigadier GeneralMay 22, 1863, to May 27, 1863. 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac Brigadier GeneralSept. 15, 1863, to Nov. 21, 1863. 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potom
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