I can hardly conceive of the enemy breaking through at Kingston and pushing for Kentucky.

If they should, however, a new problem would be left for solution.

Thomas has ordered a division of cavalry to the vicinity of Sparta.

I will ascertain if they have started, and inform you.

It will be entirely out of the question to send you ten thousand men, not because they cannot be spared, but how would they be fed after they got even one day east from here ?" Longstreet, for some reason or other, stopped at Loudon until the 13th.
That being the terminus of his railroad communications, it is probable he was directed to remain there awaiting orders.