Dear List Members,
It is without doubt, that General John Buford that lead the Cavalry forces that spotted and held 'good ground,' at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was extremely important.
General Buford's famous reply to an offer by his native state, to gain a commission on the Confederacy forces was rejected and strongly lead his forces in the Union.
While General John Buford was focused on Gettysburg; it should be a noteworthy footnote, to add--that his older half brother; Napolian Buford--also a Union General was fighting at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Although General Napolean Buford never rose to the name recognition as his younger half-brother; the two brothers were fighting at the same time; the two most influential battles - Gettysburg and Vicksburg. General Napoleon Buford held his rank a few months, expiring when Congress did not comfirm the rank.
Generan Napoleon Buford would survive the Civil War. His younger half brother though, General John Buford would be relieved of command on November 21, 1863, just as he had perfectly set up his troops for the Bristoe and then in perfectly setting up his troops for the
Mine Run Campaign --he was suffering from typhoid fever and died in Washington on December 16, 1863, at the home of General Stoneman and in the arms of his closest friend, Captain Myles Keogh, at the age of 37. Captain Myles Keogh would survive Gettysburg and the Civil War; only to perish at 'Custer's Last Stand.' Only Keogh's horse would survive -- the horse's name--Commanche.
The Union Buford brother's cousin General Abraham Buford fought for the Confederacy.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf
It is without doubt, that General John Buford that lead the Cavalry forces that spotted and held 'good ground,' at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was extremely important.
General Buford's famous reply to an offer by his native state, to gain a commission on the Confederacy forces was rejected and strongly lead his forces in the Union.
While General John Buford was focused on Gettysburg; it should be a noteworthy footnote, to add--that his older half brother; Napolian Buford--also a Union General was fighting at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Although General Napolean Buford never rose to the name recognition as his younger half-brother; the two brothers were fighting at the same time; the two most influential battles - Gettysburg and Vicksburg. General Napoleon Buford held his rank a few months, expiring when Congress did not comfirm the rank.
Generan Napoleon Buford would survive the Civil War. His younger half brother though, General John Buford would be relieved of command on November 21, 1863, just as he had perfectly set up his troops for the Bristoe and then in perfectly setting up his troops for the
Mine Run Campaign --he was suffering from typhoid fever and died in Washington on December 16, 1863, at the home of General Stoneman and in the arms of his closest friend, Captain Myles Keogh, at the age of 37. Captain Myles Keogh would survive Gettysburg and the Civil War; only to perish at 'Custer's Last Stand.' Only Keogh's horse would survive -- the horse's name--Commanche.
The Union Buford brother's cousin General Abraham Buford fought for the Confederacy.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf