[wildbill]

I sent the following letter to the editors of History News Service:

Dear Ms. Appleby and Mr. Banner:

Michael Bellesiles recently published an essay in STLToday.com where he claims to be a writer for History News Service. Considering Mr. Bellesiles proven reputation for making up information, I was wondering if his connection with HNS was current and valid---or if his contract was among those items damaged by water in the office where he formerly taught.

It will be interesting to see if I get a reply and what it says.

[FairWitness]

Good. Let us know if you get a reply.