Ca. [54] p. ms. diary contained in a coverless notebook kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1882 - June 30, 1882. This diary contains daily entries recording Shoults' personal, social, and professional activities when he was living in "Mt. Pleasant". Accounts of weather conditions are also contained in these diaries. Diary entries relate to Shoults' activities as a minister, and include the names of the places where he preached and of the Bible readings which formed the basis for his services. Reference is also made to the many church meetings he participated in, to baptisms and funerals, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Reference is also made to family life, as well as to social and parish visits, including the names of many friends and acquaintances.
Some loose items are also contained in this diary, including a loose leaf with ms. list of names, as well as paper cut into small pieces with numbers written on each piece.
Note that in a small section of this diary the ink is very faded making the diary entries difficult to decipher.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.