Partly printed DS, in Latin, one page on vellum, 18 x 17, October 5, 1842. A diploma from the University of Nashville granting the degree of Bachelor of Arts to John Wharton Williams. Jackson has signed in full at the head of a list of several trustees; among the other prominent signers are John Bell (secretary of war under Harrison and Tyler and unsuccessful presidential candidate in the 1860 election), congressman John Trimble, university president Philip Lindsley, and Nashville founder Francis Fogg, among others. The silk and paper seal, though worn, remains intact at center. Accompanied by a similar unsigned document listing several names, evidently those of Williams’ classmates. Scattered wrinkles (mainly to blank margins), a few small spots, and subtly irregular ink adhesion, otherwise fine condition. Jackson’s signature is quite large and bold. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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