We rode rapidly to Smith's quarters, when I explained the situation to him and directed him to charge the enemy's works in his front with his whole division, saying at the same time that he would find nothing but a very thin line to contend with.
Grant describes giving orders to General Smith to charge the enemy, emphasizing the weakness of the opposing forces.
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