To Mr. Huang Mohan, Mr. Huang Cixian, Mr. Deng Chumin, and other esteemed gentlemen in Chongqing:  Having received your telegram, I am greatly impressed by your insightful views. Upholding peace and opposing civil war is today the sole national policy of China. Our Party is resolved to adhere to this principle and struggle to the very end. I earnestly hope that we may all work together with one accord to hasten the realization of peace.  Sincerely yours,  Mao Zedong   To the esteemed gentlemen of the Peace Prayer Assembly of the Chongqing Christian Association:  I have carefully read your telegraph. I deeply admire your ardent concern for the nation and your vigorous call for peace. Our Party has consistently advocated resolving all domestic disputes through peaceful unity. Our Nanjing delegation has already proposed that both sides issue public orders for a comprehensive, long-term, and unconditional ceasefire. However, a small number of warmongers still cling to the illusion that force can settle the issue, and the danger of civil war thus remains. It is my sincere hope that we shall continue to join forces to avert the calamity of war, for the very survival of the nation and the welfare of the people depend upon it.  Sincerely yours,  Mao Zedong   Selected Documents on the National United Front Negotiations Jiangsu People’s Publishing House A Major Work .7