Hmmm. Let's work this out then.
Taking them at their word (I know, I know - bear with me), they said they only had a first generation copy and would not be getting the originals.
Now, many of us thought "hmm, how would they know it's a first generation copy? It was either made recently from the original (in which case the original is still around) or it was made a few decades ago and the original is lost (in which case it should be on old paper, etc).
Now we know it was faxed?
IF they were telling the truth (I know, I know - bear with me) about having a first generation copy... then they should know that the original IS available.
Or we have more proof that they are lying.
Can I just say that as someone new to FP and the blogosphere in general, you guys and gals are amazing! I wonder how long it's been since Dan Rather had the thrill of finding the real story like veryone here shows? Just great work, and keep it up!