That Dec. of Indep. was bought at a thrift store just a few miles down the road from me. I did not get a chance to see the TLC show, but I wonder if they told the story behind the story ? (That is, the person who also owned that Dec. of Independance and donated to the thrift store, before this gentleman bought it for $2.48?) In case they did not, here is some good reading :
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...laration_x.htm
* Amazing that two times this Original copy passed through hands right here in Nashville. I suppose if this guy bought it at a estate or garage sale, then it passed through those folks hands as well, making it 3 parties including the thrift store who let "it" get away !
By the way - Where this doc was found (Donelson) is just a few miles from The Hermitage / Old Hickory Estate of Andrew Jackson.
Happy Holidays,
JJ