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The war had not been prosecuted successfully, the expenses were enormous, taxes were heavy, multitudes of families were in grief, and the prospects of peace through victory were very dim.
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Boutwell describes the dire situation during the Civil War, highlighting the struggles faced by families and the uncertainty of victory.
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