Diary entries of Rev. John Wallace, May to July 1866
Description
Diary entries of Rev. John Wallace from May to July 1866. Wallace describes the weather throughout this time period, the sermons he preaches and the inspiring Bible passages, as well as the individuals he saw. He records the temperature and weather conditions everyday. The diary entries show Wallace and his wife taking small trips throughout Pennsylvania.
Admin/Biographical History
Rev. Wallace (d.1866) was pastor at Pequea Church, Gap, Lancaster County from 1833-1866. The family is from Chester and Lancaster counties.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Rev. John Wallace Papers (MG0869), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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