To: Mr Rogers
987 posted on
10/18/2010 1:43:40 PM PDT by
Danae
(Analnathrach, orth' bhais's bethad, do che'l de'nmha.)
To: Danae
“Both books were due on Nov. 2, 1789”
Proof the copy George Washington had did NOT include the phrase “Natural born citizen”!
988 posted on
10/18/2010 1:44:58 PM PDT by
Mr Rogers
(When the ass brays, don't reply...)
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AP/Huffington Post First Posted: 04-19-10 01:42 AM | Updated: 04-19-10 01:54 AM
NEW YORK -- If George Washington were alive today, he might face a hefty overdue library fine.
New York City's oldest library says one of its ledgers shows that the president has racked up 220 years' worth of late fees on two books he borrowed, but never returned.
One of the books was the "Law of Nations," which deals with international relations. The other was a volume of debates from Britain's House of Commons.
Both books were due on Nov. 2, 1789. According to the Guardian, "At today's prices, adjusted for inflation, he would face a late fine of $300,000."
New York Society Library head librarian Mark Bartlett says the institution isn't seeking payment of the fines, but would love to get the books back.
The ledger also lists books being taken out by other founding fathers, including Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and John Jay.
The entry on Washington simply lists the borrower as "president."