This collection contains a photocopy of Thomas E. Lloyd’s journal as well as the original. The journal begins with a brief autobiography followed by a collection of his private written works. Among these writings are journal entries, poems, essays, prayers, and quotes.

Throughout his writings, Lloyd expresses many feelings and thoughts concerning Joseph Smith, the LDS Church, and the scriptures. Many entries are notes pertaining to scripture study and rhetoric and literary studies as well as descriptions of debates that he attended and essays of his own.