However , his choice of wording was vague and he failed to properly explain what he meant .
He told Lincoln that the Army of the Potomac was in terrible shape now , such that it would likely fall apart if Burnside tried to start another campaign .
Burnside 's choice of wording was vague and he failed to properly explain what he meant .
He told Lincoln that the Army of the Potomac was in terrible shape now , such that it would likely fall apart if Burnside tried to start another campaign .