 Complete the following phrase:  General Morgan praised his division for the efficiency of their actions in the face of logistical difficulties. Even though he held a strong defensive position, Morgan was far from any Union base with no established supply lines. His reports to Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck however remained full of optimism. As late as August, 1862 Morgan reported he had no intentions of evacuating the gap and if the enemy attacks he will be crushed. Kirby Smiths attention had been devoted to securing Chattanooga. It was not until Confederates under Braxton Bragg 