Will not Jefferson Davis and his associates understand that when we have ceased to make war, when our armies become demoralized, public sentiment relaxed, when they have had opportunity to gather up the materials for prosecuting this contest, that we cannot renew the contest with any reasonable hope of success.
Boutwell warns that ceasing to make war could lead to demoralization and a loss of hope for success in the conflict.
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