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[Eric Wittenberg]

Eric: You appear to have a "remote linking forbidden" problem with the first photo(?).

Fixed. I uploaded the file instead of linking to it. Thanks!

 

[Elennsar]

Fixed. I uploaded the file instead of linking to it. Thanks!

No problem.

And he looks like he's made of iron in the second for all the weariness. Yes, the nicks and dents are there, and you can tell he's not immortal - but he's not going to go down quietly or quickly.

 

[diane]

BG Abraham Buford was a noted horse breeder and trainer - horses were in that family! He played a large part in the win at Brices Crossroads and took a big loss at Tupelo; he was with Forrest to the end after that, I believe. I'm glad to see you're working on his bio! He's very interesting.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

No problem.

And he looks like he's made of iron in the second for all the weariness. Yes, the nicks and dents are there, and you can tell he's not immortal - but he's not going to go down quietly or quickly.

I've always been especially fond of this description of him by Meade's staff officer, Lt. Col. Theodore Lyman. I think it captures him perfectly:

"He is one of the best officers of [the Union cavalry] and is a singular-looking party . . . a compactly built man of middle height, with a tawny mustache and a little triangular gray eye, whose expression is determined, not to say sinister. His ancient corduroys are tucked into a pair of ordinary cowhide boots and his blue blouse is ornamented with holes; from one pocket thereof peeps a huge pipe, while the other is fat with a tobacco pouch. Notwithstanding this get-up, he is a very soldierly looking man. He is of a good natured disposition but not to be trifled with."

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

BG Abraham Buford was a noted horse breeder and trainer - horses were in that family! He played a large part in the win at Brices Crossroads and took a big loss at Tupelo; he was with Forrest to the end after that, I believe. I'm glad to see you're working on his bio! He's very interesting.

He was the best known and most accomplished breeder of thoroughbred horses in the world after the war--until he lost his fortune. The family helped to begin the horse racing industry in Kentucky. It was in his blood and in John's blood, too. John was known as the finest horse doctor in the pre-war army.

 

[Elennsar]

I've always been especially fond of this description of him by Meade's staff officer, Lt. Col. Theodore Lyman. I think it captures him perfectly:

"He is one of the best officers of [the Union cavalry] and is a singular-looking party . . . a compactly built man of middle height, with a tawny mustache and a little triangular gray eye, whose expression is determined, not to say sinister. His ancient corduroys are tucked into a pair of ordinary cowhide boots and his blue blouse is ornamented with holes; from one pocket thereof peeps a huge pipe, while the other is fat with a tobacco pouch. Notwithstanding this get-up, he is a very soldierly looking man. He is of a good natured disposition but not to be trifled with."

It really does. Not cruel, but made of stern and unbending stuff.

I would be honored by his friendship and fearful of his animosity.

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

Haven't indulged in a cover-to-cover read for an awfully long time- will be locking the door, thanks so much for the head's up! Number 1, hands down, on The List- for favorite anything. Boy, do not have to leave the forum any more for anything! There's another bio coming out of another favorite, could just disappear , never to be seen again.

Much congrats, too, please excuse a lot of us taking your good news as ours, too.......hee. Sorry- it's John BUFORD. Running for a copy...

 

[BillO]

Congratulations Eric. Even though you're a workaholic ( I do not or ever have suffered under that affliction), rather stiff necknecked and shameless Yankee I do admire your style.

 

[FarawayFriend]

Congratulations, Mr. Wittenberg!

I think it's so sad that Buford survived all these battles and especially Gettysburg only to die of typhoid fever at the end of the year. Although I know that you are no friend of Wikipedia, I found this very moving
(from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Buford#):

"By mid December, it was obvious that Buford was sick, possibly from contracting typhoid, and he took respite at the Washington home of his good friend, General George Stoneman. On December 16, Stoneman initiated the proposal that Buford be promoted to major general, and President Abraham Lincoln assented, writing as follows: "I am informed that General Buford will not survive the day. It suggests itself to me that he will be made Major General for distinguished and meritorious service at the Battle of Gettysburg." Informed of the promotion, Buford inquired doubtfully, "Does he mean it?" When assured the promotion was genuine, he replied simply, "It is too late, now I wish I could live."[10]
In the last hours, Buford was attended by his aide, Captain Myles Keogh, and by Edward, his servant. Also present were Lt. Col. A. J. Alexander and General Stoneman. His wife Pattie was traveling from Rock Island, Illinois, but would not arrive in time. Near the end, he became delirious and began admonishing the servant, but then, in a moment of clarity, called for the man and apologized: "Edward, I hear that I have been scolding you. I did not know what I was doing. You have been a faithful servant, Edward."[10]
John Buford died at 2 p.m., December 16, 1863, while Myles Keogh held him in his arms. His final reported words were "Put guards on all the roads, and don't let the men run to the rear."[11]

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

I just got a very interesting bit of news about the new book....

The first printing has already sold out completely even before that first printing was bound. A second printing is being ordered today.

This will not affect those of you who ordered from me, as I will get my full order from the first printing no matter what. However, it likely means that those of you who ordered from Amazon may be impacted. I regret that, but there's nothing I can do about it. I had hoped Savas-Beatie would place a larger than normal order for the first printing, but that didn't happen, and this is the result.

Stay tuned for more information as I get it.

 

[rickvox79]

I just got a very interesting bit of news about the new book....

The first printing has already sold out completely even before that first printing was bound. A second printing is being ordered today.

This will not affect those of you who ordered from me, as I will get my full order from the first printing no matter what. However, it likely means that those of you who ordered from Amazon may be impacted. I regret that, but there's nothing I can do about it. I had hoped Savas-Beatie would place a larger than normal order for the first printing, but that didn't happen, and this is the result.

Stay tuned for more information as I get it.

Any chance for a kindle version of the book at some point?

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Any chance for a kindle version of the book at some point?

There will definitely be one, but I'm not sure of when that will be available. I will inquire and see what I can find out.

UPDATE: Ted Savas just told me that all e-formats will be available about the same time as the hardcover release, which is scheduled for approximately October 1.

 

[rickvox79]

There will definitely be one, but I'm not sure of when that will be available. I will inquire and see what I can find out.

UPDATE: Ted Savas just told me that all e-formats will be available about the same time as the hardcover release, which is scheduled for approximately October 1.

Thanks for the update Eric!

 

[kholland]

It's my pleasure to announce some really good news. Over the weekend, I signed off on the page galleys for my newest book, The Devil's to Pay: John Buford at Gettysburg. A History and Walking Tour. The file has been sent to the printer, and in about five weeks, my publisher, Savas-Beatie, LLC, will have books.View attachment 45352

This is, in many ways, the culmination of my life's work. I began researching what started out as a bio of John Buford not long after Susan and I got married din 1992. This study of John Buford at Gettysburg has been percolating all that time. The book will feature 17 of Phil Laino's excellent maps (including two that have never before been mapped) and more than 80 illustrations (including three images that have never before been published). I'm really excited to finally see this in print after all of these years.

The book will sell for $32.95 plus $3.95 for shipping. I will also be offering a special collector's edition that contains a special signed and numbered bookplate that will make for a perfect gift for $75.00. Shipping is free for the special edition. I am taking pre-orders for signed copies beginning tonight. Those interested can pay one of three ways: by PayPal, by credit card, or by check. If you wish to pay using PayPal, please use the email address eric_at_civilwarcavalry.com (I have stated the address that way so that bots don't pick it up as easily). If you wish to pay by credit card, please send me an email to that address, and include your name, address, credit card number, expiration date, CVV on the back (the three-digit or four-digit code), and the billing address. If you want to pay by check, please send me an email at that address, and I will provide you with a mailing address.

Thank you for your interest in my work, and I hope everyone enjoys the book, which has been a LONG time coming.

Hey Eric, can't be any worse then the guy giving a link to a fundraising site so he can buy a weapon for reenactments ! Congrats on the book's release.

 

[Deleted member 8452]

Excellent Artwork on the cover!

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Excellent Artwork on the cover!

Thank you. It's a Dale Gallon, from 2013. It's part of his sesquicentennial series, and it's titled "Buford's Boys." I took one look at it, went straight to Dale (whom I've known for years, having worked with him before), told him I had a book coming out on Buford at Gettysburg, and asked if we could use it. He said, "Of course," and that was that. It's a win-win--it's free publicity for his artwork, and I get a great image to use. My book is the first one to use it.

 

[War Horse]

I can't wait for the book to get here. I wish you nothing but the best Eric. Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 8452]

Thank you. It's a Dale Gallon, from 2013. It's part of his sesquicentennial series, and it's titled "Buford's Boys." I took one look at it, went straight to Dale (whom I've known for years, having worked with him before), told him I had a book coming out on Buford at Gettysburg, and asked if we could use it. He said, "Of course," and that was that. It's a win-win--it's free publicity for his artwork, and I get a great image to use. My book is the first one to use it.

That's cool

Is the Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions book about Farnsworth's Charge?

 

[tmh10]

Good news. I was trying to decide what my next book would be and now I have a good idea what to get. Thanks, Ted.

 

[kel1985]

Can't wait!!!!