...on leaves no doubt as to the proper course for me to pursue. Hold the enemy firmly till to-morrow. Yours, etc., Braxton Bragg. Bragg had now determined to retreat to Knoxville by the way of Cumberland Gap . It was evident that Buell's large army would enable him to select his own time and position for battle unless Bragg chose to attack. Bragg already had 1500 sick and over 3000 wounded. A severe b...