Pemberton directed William W. Loring to send forces from the southern area of the line ( where they were only lightly engaged with McClernand 's ineffective attack ) to reinforce the Hill , but Loring refused , citing a strong Union presence to his front .
Pemberton directed William W. Loring to send forces from the southern area of the line , where they were only lightly engaged with McClernand 's ineffective attack , to reinforce the Hill . 
 However , Loring refused to budge , citing a strong Union presence to his front .