Note 5 — Chapter X · THE SIEGE OF KNOXVILLE.
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In his official report General Longstreet says: "On the 22d General McLaws seemed to think his line near enough for an assault, and he was ordered to make it at dark on that night. General Jenkins was ordered to be prepared to coöperate. After night General McLaws reported against the assault, saying that his officers would prefer to attack at daylight."