see an original fair copy of The Declaration of Independence

In Thomas Jefferson’s hand, written in early July 1776. At the main branch of the NY Public Library, until July 31 (today and tomorrow 1 – 5 PM).

Happy Fourth! Read your declaration today: my post July 4, 2007, July 4 – ’nuff said with the text.

For a nice read on the Declaration and the quality of Jefferson’s pen (not his penmanship), read Megan Meis of The Smart Set.
h/t Andrew Sullivan