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Quote.........."You have shown examples of an original ISTG transcription and after comparing the two, you honestly believe that Helen was so taken with the source that she put experience and good judgement aside in a leap of faith?
I am not convinced."
Well, yes and no.
Yes, after comparing an original ISTG transcription and pages 9 & 10 of Ms. Corbins books, I believe it entirely possible Ms. Corbin had no reason to doubt the document was as it was presented. And; I dare say that if you and I were not privy to a ton of additional information and came to view the content and format of page 9 & 10 as Ms. Corbin originally did we would accept it at first glance also. Its only through much research, date comparisons and availability of on line immigrations records that a hole is blown through the credibility of the document.
No. I don't think she put good judgment and experience aside (singularly) in a leap of faith. It would be a lapse in judgment to accept it from a perfect stranger but not so from someone credentialed to be reliable. I believe she accepted the word and assurances of a friend, someone regarded as an "expert" and who was a supposed benefactor through family connections. Which makes it all the more sad.
I am not convinced."
Well, yes and no.
Yes, after comparing an original ISTG transcription and pages 9 & 10 of Ms. Corbins books, I believe it entirely possible Ms. Corbin had no reason to doubt the document was as it was presented. And; I dare say that if you and I were not privy to a ton of additional information and came to view the content and format of page 9 & 10 as Ms. Corbin originally did we would accept it at first glance also. Its only through much research, date comparisons and availability of on line immigrations records that a hole is blown through the credibility of the document.
No. I don't think she put good judgment and experience aside (singularly) in a leap of faith. It would be a lapse in judgment to accept it from a perfect stranger but not so from someone credentialed to be reliable. I believe she accepted the word and assurances of a friend, someone regarded as an "expert" and who was a supposed benefactor through family connections. Which makes it all the more sad.