Celestial Origin Quotes
While Pratt thought that his publication would explain Mormonism to the officials of the nation and reduce misunderstandings, the result was the opposite. Many Washington Government officials had heard “rumors” of Mormon polygamy. However, given their own perspective, most did not believe that any civilized people would so engage. But when they saw Pratt’s written documents like this, there was an official admission in writing of what was seen as a monstrous evil. Pratt himself had 7 wives and 45 children—shocking for most non Mormons of the time.
