Based on the use of language within, it is a complete hoax. Google it
and you will see a plethora of hits, but within them are folks who
have looked at the first use of phrases and words. When you use 20th
century phrases in a purportedly 1712 document, it clearly shows
hoaxing. The document as it is put together does not in any way
resemble anything of an early 18th century origin. Even the purported
speaker wasn't born until some 30 years after he allegedly gave the
speech. Precocious is one thing, but not that far;)
Sounds like another sorry addition to the dubious conspiracy theories
with which we are saddled.
At its basis, divide and conquer is the message. Big deal.
Lyle Browning
On Oct 17, 2008, at 4:38 PM, Karen E. Sutton wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> I teach Black History at a local college and one of my students told
> me
> about the Willie Lynch letter. I learned about it several years
> ago, and was
> told that it is a complete myth, and told her so. She challenged me
> as to how I
> know it's not true, and I can't find a scholarly source, nor can
> the campus
> librarians.
>
> What do you know about the truth of the Willie Lynch letter? Can
> you point
> me to a review or article in a scholarly history journal or other
> journal
> regarding it? When your students ask, what do you tell them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Karen E. Sutton
>
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