There are plenty of affidavits and sworn testimonies that were produced by polygamous Utah Mormons after Joseph Smith’s death in 1844 who stated that Smith was the originator of polygamy. Some of these women also claimed that they were one of his many alleged wives. The case of whether or not Joseph Smith preached and practiced polygamy would appear to be settled considering the LDS and secular historians’ one-sided presentation of such post-1844 documents. However, there are other affidavits and sworn testimonies that have been made by individuals who present the opposite claim. These individuals include those who knew Joseph Smith or lived among the Mormons in Nauvoo that were non-religious and not biased towards polygamy or maintaining it in their community. Testimonies like these create a serious challenge for the polygamy narrative and unsettle this one-sided argument.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/debunking-joseph-smiths-polygamy
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In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
