Note 159 — Chapter II
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In Finch v. Gridley’s Executors (25 Wend., N. Y., 469-471), Nelson, Ch. J., said: “I am also inclined to think the evidence which was given competent to prove the diploma from Fairfield College. The witness identified the corporate seal, and had himself received a diploma from that institution subscribed by the same president and secretary. Though he did not actually see them subscribe the paper, he had every means of becoming acquainted with their signatures; the delivery of it to him was an acknowledgment they had signed it. Besides, he was familiar with diplomas from the institution under their signature,” etc.