Late last night I googled the name "Hilda Dehlin" just because I had her picture from the Relic Home. And boy oh boy, did I find a treasure. Not everyone would be as interested as I am, but if you want to know how it was to grow up in the Mt. Pleasant Fort in the 1859- 186?, here is an autobiography for you to download and read. The autobiography is of Eli Day and not Hilda Dehlin. Eli only mentions her in his autobiography. She was a teacher at the early Mt. Pleasant "normal schools". So if you are at all interested go to : http://www.eliday.com/histories/DAY,%20Eli%20A,%20long%20autobiography.htm.
(or just click the title above)
He tells not only about the fort and living there but also farming with his dad, his education, "Aunty Hyde" school, mischief amongst the boys, fights, swimming holes, "dobe holes" and much much more.
He also tells how Orson Hyde was given his white buggy by President Brigham Young, which was quite interesting. Also, a blessing given him by Cyrus Wheelock.
I hope to have a picture to add within a few days.
He tells about interaction with the indians, good and bad. What a treasure!!! Kathy
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