Mormonism: its leaders and designs./ By John Hyde.

DEDICATION.
TO THE
;IONEIST BELIEVERS IN MORMIONISM.
Mv F.I~NDs:
I-i writing the following work, I was not actuated iby
the base design of helping to malign an unpopular people,
nor by the unworthy one of administering to mere idle
curiosity. I wrote it neither to feed public prejudice, nor to
supply public scandal. I wrote it for you; to you, therefore, I dedicate it.
I know your sincerity; I know also your delusion. As
sincerely deceived as yourselves, I have preceded you to
Salt Lake City. Some things of what I there saw, with
the reflections they have suggested, are contained herein.
Of the much that ought to be said, I have endeavored
to say a little. The subject, however, is by no means
exhausted.
While it is better to learn by personal experience than
ever to remain ignorant, it is far wiser to profit by the
experience of others. Although the practices of individuals
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