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Francis Macauley Diploma, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Removed from the Faculty-Alumni File Collection in June 2016
Francis Macauley attended William & Mary from 1809-1811.
University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection
William & Mary diploma presented to Francis Macauley on July 4, 1811. The diploma is written in Latin on vellum, which is adhered to a linen backing. The diploma is signed by William & Mary President Bishop James Madison and faculty members John Bracken, William Nelson, George Blackburn.
The original wax seal is still affixed to the ribbon, though this particular part has separated from the diploma.