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Preferred Citation:

Francis C. Riddick Letter to Wilson W. Jones, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Administrative History:

Francis Cunningham Riddick graduated from the College and William and Mary in 1844.

Scope and Contents

This letter, dated June 26, 1844 was written by Francis C. Riddick to Wilson W. Jones. Riddick is answering a prior letter received from Jones. Riddick refers to individuals named Ruffin and Douglas and their roles regarding an undisclosed matter related to Jones. He also refers to petition written by students on Jones' behalf. He states, "I have seen several of the fellows who know anything of the affair and all of them are willing to testify that you acted bravely, honourably and through the advice of friends." It is unclear what specific event this is in relation to. Riddick mentions learning he will graduate and that eight students were rejected from graduation.

Related Material

University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae
• College of William and Mary--History--19th century
• College of William and Mary--Students