In late November of 63 Bragg tendered his resignation as army commander. Should it have been rejected with a stern order to re establish the order of battle and rest and refit his command.
Reasons to reject the resignation, it was high priority to restore the army as quickly as possible and he was already in command and on site. Also replacing the commander might alert the enemy to the dire straits of the army.
Reasons to reject the resignation, it was high priority to restore the army as quickly as possible and he was already in command and on site. Also replacing the commander might alert the enemy to the dire straits of the army.