Civil War Major General John Buford,COPY of portrait & Copy of autograph card For Sale

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John Buford, Jr.(March 4, 1826 – December 16, 1863) was aUnited States Army Calvary Officer. He fought for theUnionas a brigadier general during theAmerican Civil War. Buford is best known for having played a major role in theFirst dayof theBattle of Gettysburgon July 1, 1863 while in command of a division.

Buford graduated fromWest Point Military Academyin 1848. Buford remained loyal to the United States at the beginning of the Civil War, despite having been born in the divided border state of Kentucky. He fought during the war against theConfederate Army of Northern Virginiaas part of theArmy of the Potomac. His first command was a cavalry brigade underMajor General John Pope, and he distinguished himself atSecond Bull Runin August 1862, where he was wounded, and also saw action at Antietamin September andStoneman's Raidin spring 1863.

Buford's cavalry division played a crucial role in theGettysburg Campaignthat summer. Arriving at the small town ofGettysburg, Pennsylvaniaon June 30 before the Confederate troops reached the place, Buford set up defensive positions. On the morning of July 1, Buford's division was attacked by a Confederate division under the command of Major GeneralHenry Heth. His men held just long enough for Union reinforcements to arrive. After a massive three day battle, the Union troops emerged victorious. Later, Buford rendered valuable service to the Army, both in the pursuit ofRobert E. Leeafter the Battle of Gettysburg, and in theBristoe Campaignthat autumn, but his health started to fail, possibly from typhoid. On his deathbed, he received a personal message from PresidentAbraham Lincoln, promoting him to major general of volunteers in recognition of his tactical skill and leadership displayed on the first day of Gettysburg. He died at age 37.

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