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what is called the "Rosewater policy" -- We suffer much from that point traitor Generals buy much more from traitors and cowards in the North -- Those cowardly men that desert from the army (and there are always such men in all armies) are sure to find a place of safety in the embrace of the Northern people These scoundrels who leave basely deserted the sides of their brave companions, instead of being forced back by the scorn of indignant communities are concealed away from the officer who may be on their track for the sake of a reward in money. [underlined from "for" thru "money"] This is encouraging to the soldiers who is left to fight -- his own and his deserting comrade's battle