Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Who was the person that wrote all the words of the document in his or her handwriting. Matlack, timothy recipient washington, george date 2526 february 1778 reference cite as to george washington from timothy matlack, 2526 february 1778, founders online, national archives, accessed september 29, 2019. The 26th copy was discovered in october 2008 by rare book dealer joseph felcone of princeton, nj, while at the. In which book does patrick henry gates hide some hundred dollar bills. It always seemed from what i could find that he was much more than a scribe and this book brings to light the depth and breadth of his contributions in the birth of our nation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
National treasure 2004 charlotte the declaration of. Franklin was perhaps the leading spirit in the preparation of this document but it is reasonably certain that it embodied timothy matlack s views. Timothy matlack march 28, 1736 april 14, 1829 was a brewer and beer bottler who emerged as a popular and powerful leader in the american revolutionary war, secretary of pennsylvania during the war, and a delegate to the second continental congress in 1780. Jul 03, 2012 timothy matlack is my 8 grandfather on my mother side of the family. What you might not know about the declaration of independence. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery paperback march 25, 2008 by disney book group author, cathy hapka author visit amazons cathy hapka page. Me and my sister have had an on going book club for a few years now.
National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. It was directed by jon turtletaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer, who is known for other action films based in historical details, including. The legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fiftyfive in iron pen, mr. Timothy matlack grave historical sites related to the life. The legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fifty five in.
To george washington from timothy matlack, 2526 february 1778. The quest to find 12 hidden treasures from a 1982 treasure. On july 4th, 1776, congress adopted the declaration of independence. Ill probably still pick the first one up and try it out, but i was wondering if there.
Ben also solves this riddle quickly and realizes that the riddle is talking about the declaration of independance. Historians discuss their discovery of sussex declaration. Yes i know thomas jefferson was the principal author of the declaration of independence but who literally wrote it. Preface the movie, national treasure is a favorite of mine. It was written by jim kouf, ted elliott, terry rossio, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley, produced by jerry bruckheimer, and directed by jon turteltaub. Ive heard the 39 clues series is pretty similar or kind or similar, but its meant for a younger audience. Starring nicolas cage, national treasure was released in 2004. In this edition of presenting the facts, we explore the 2004 blockbuster national treasure. Timothy matlack, a clerk in the pennsylvania state house, was the scribe. The story was written by jim kouf, oren aviv, and charles segars, and the screenplay was by jim kouf, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley. No, national treasure is based on an original screenplay by jim kouf, oren aviv, and charles segars. Mystery on church hill the virginia mysteries book 2 steven k. It is the story of ben gates and his journey to find the national treasure hidden by the freemasons. Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39.
National treasure script transcript from the screenplay and. Sneff said their sleuthing has located more than 500 versions of the declaration, in formats such as broadsides, newspapers, manuscripts, and booksincluding 156 copies. The treasure is stashed somewhere in the country and the clue leading to the treasure chest is cyphered and scattered all over the. In 1758 young timothy married ellen yarnall, the daughter of quaker preacher mordecai yarnall. The declaration of independence and the hand of time. Soon ben finds himself on a different kind of hunt. Timothy matlack patriot and soldier, by asa matlack stackhouse, is a replication of a book originally published before 1910. There is a young adult book series of historical novels based on the gates family, but those are based on the movie, not viceversa. Each section corresponded to a different component needed to find the way to the. Benjamin franklin gates, a pedigree of the treasure hunter family who learns about a national treasure from his grandfather. View in national archives catalog every year, more than a million visitors.
One is held by the national archives and displayed to the public in washington, dc. Iron refers to a firm resolution, and timothy matlack was the scribe for the continental congress. This page is dedicated to the descendants of francis and phillip yarnall, who arrived in america in 1683, one year after william penn founded his colony. Recently timothy matlack has been making a come back. Pen to paper program series kicks off 11415 historical. Timothy matlack, the second, was born in haddonfield, new jersey, to martha burr and timothy matlack, a quaker merchant and brewer. Timothy matlack, a clerk in the pennsylvania state house, was the scribe charged with this task. Timothy matlack, patriot and soldier, a paper read before the gloucester county historical society at the old tavern house, haddonfield, n. The declaration was penned by timothy matlack between july 19 and august 2, 1776. Timothy matlack book of hours american philosophical. Its a fun romp, a historicalfantasymystery, and the declaration of independence is a key playerive always been fascinated by the documents that helped establish the founding of our countryi was overjoyed when my former employer and friend, norman lear, bought the 23rd known copy of. I watched him play for the harlem globetrotters when i was growing up and his skill with the basketball and dedication to the game were an inspiration not only to me, but to kids all around the world. Selection of timothy matlacks handwriting, from a 1761 letter to haydock bowne. Johns craggy finger points to the unfinished pyramid and allseeing eye on the back.
National treasure book of secrets all rights reserved as 2019. The legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fifty five in iron pen, mr. History of the portrait collection, independence national historical park. Along with his friends, riley and abigail, he will have to travel from the streets of paris to the middle of the united states to find a book that could revealone of americas greatest secretsand treasures. My fellow wilmington, north carolina native meadowlark lemon is a true national treasure. Timothy matlack, the official scribe of the continental congress. James renner is on a quest to discover the others, and he invites you to join the hunt. He was thought but later proven untrue to be the official scribe of which important group. He selected his piece of parchment from the best skin available and used iron gall ink an exceptionally common type for the time period. National treasure pop classics book 5 lindsay gibb. Jul 04, 2016 in 2004, timothy matlack was briefly rescued from historical obscurity when his name showed up in the movie national treasure.
Finally, the national treasure script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starring nicolas cage, diane kruger, john voight, harvey keitel, yadda yadda. Matlacks work included laying out the text on the parchment, determining the margins and space between lines, and calculating the space that would be needed at. Along his way, from the very beginning, his path is laden with difficult riddles that he. The original declaration of independence, also known as the matlack declaration scribed by timothy matlack, is preserved and displayed at the national archives rotunda. Timothy matlack grave historical sites related to the. Sep 18, 2017 national treasure 2004 charlotte the declaration of independence mr matlack. Timothy matlack march 28, 1736 april 14, 1829 was a brewer and beer bottler who emerged. Physical history of the united states declaration of independence. Only one page remains from the calendar the last, however many of the major elements of the book can be identified. He became one of pennsylvanias most provocative and influential political figures, but he was removed from office by his political. Benjamins father abhors treasure hunting, as he himself lost 20 years in chasing.
And to make sure he could not offend the map, it was put on the back of a resolution that he transcribed, a resolution that 55 men signed. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. That night philadelphia printer, john dunlap, printed an estimated 200 copies of the declaration in the form of a broadside. This includes a number of drafts, handwritten copies, and published broadsi. Im looking for some booksnovels similar to the national treasure movies. Timothy matlack university archives and records center. Ben knew this because 55 men signed the declaration of independence and timothy matlack was the official scribe of. National treasure, produced by jerry bruckheimer who had launched the pirates of the caribbean franchise a year earlier stars nicolas cage as benjamin franklin gates, the youngest descendant of a family of notorious treasurehunters and conspiracy theorists. Along his way, from the very beginning, his path is laden with difficult riddles that he must solve to find the treasure before his enemies do. Movies lp this category is for questions and answers related to national treasure, as asked by users of. Timothy matlack, a revolutionary war veteran, on january 25, 1812. That being said, i felt something was missing in national treasure. First of all, national treasure, the first one, is one of my favorite movie ever.
National treasure is a 2004 american adventure heist film from the walt disney studios under walt disney pictures. He had been a member of the society of friends, but at the beginning of the revolution left it for that of the free or fighting quakers, and is described by christopher marshall as one of the most active spirits of the days of 17756. Based on the handwriting of timothy matlack 17361829, who penned the american declaration of independence in 1776 for thomas jefferson. The library of congress is the biggest library in the world. There was the parchment done by calligrapher timothy matlack that members of congress signed, now a national treasure held by the national archives. Pennsylvania delegate timothy matlack to engross the declaration. Ian howe wants to find a way to take a closer look at the document, but ben is unwilling to take the chance to get close to such a historical artifact. It was directed by jon turtletaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer, who is known for other action films based in historical details, including pearl harbor.
Declaring a link to history the marthas vineyard times. Between 1995 and 1999, patton oswalt lived with an unshakable addiction. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to national treasure, as asked by users of. The physical history of the united states declaration of independence spans from its original drafting in 1776 into the discovery of historical documents in modern time. Among many distinctions, timothy matlack 1736 to 1829 penned the original declaration of independence which is at the national archives in washington, dc. Timothy matlack, a philadelphia brewery owner and a lapsed quaker.
When exposed to light, however, it fades immensely. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. National treasure isnt exactly citizen kane, so an easier read from an author like dan brown seems like an appropriate analogue. This riddle was the key to finding the lost treasure of the colonials in national treasure it was engraved on a meerschaum pipe that the captain of the charlotte guarded with his life. Do they know for sure that he wrote the declaration of independence if not what part he had to do with it.
Timothy matlack is my 6th great grandfather and i have been looking forward to a proper biography. Timothy matlack book of hours american philosophical society. Iron refers to a firm resolution, and timothy matlack was the scribe for the continental. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas cage. He served as a volunteer in the district of columbia militia in 1814 and. Thomas edison tried and failed nearly 2,000 times to develop the carbonized cottonthread filament for the incandescent light bulb. Timothy matlack was the official scribe of the continental congress. A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Jul 15, 2014 the 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. For some 170 years, generations of gateses have been puzzling over an enigmatic clue left to. National treasure script transcript from the screenplay. Island frequenter learns of his own national treasure. Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. Mar 14, 2016 things you can actually learn by watching national treasure 1. National treasure fun facts page 2 movies lp fun trivia quizzes. National treasure fans may remember matlack s name from a riddle nicholas cages character discovered in the pipe from the charlotte. Timothy matlack, scribe of the declaration of independence. The treasure is stashed somewhere in the country and the clue leading to the treasure chest is cyphered and scattered all over the country. Timothy matlack was a member of both the conference and the convention and was also one of the committee to prepare the draft.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. You can read about matlack, and the source of his animosity toward benedict arnold, in willard sterne randalls book benedict arnold, patriot and traitor. And while there is no treasure map on the back of the document. Ben also solves this riddle quickly and realizes that the riddle is talking. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. Although the illuminated pages have been removed from this book of hours, the gift of timothy matlack in 1811, it remains an elegant and ornate manuscript, with initials and line fillers in prominent gilt, red, and blue. The other was recently discovered in chichester, england, by two harvard university historians, who spoke. There are rumors that 18 templar ships went missing that contained a huge wealth. He was a master penman and was hired to do deeds, contracts and other legal and historical documents in what could be described as an english roundhand script.
Jul 03, 2014 that parchment, created in late july 1776 and credited to the hand oftimothy matlack, is visible to anyone. National treasure fans may remember matlacks name from a riddle nicholas cages character discovered in the pipe from the charlotte. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of. Theres no map on the back, but theres a handprint on the. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. His one truly great decision was to star in director jon turteltaubs disneys the kid american history family film, national treasure. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of national treasure. Nov 30, 2007 who wrote the declaration of independence u. The declaration of independence and the hand of time national. Last year, more than a million people lined up to see the document at the national. In 2004, timothy matlack was briefly rescued from historical obscurity when his name showed up in the movie national treasure.
Timothy matlack was a pennsylvania politicain associated with joseph reed q. The legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence. When i asked my dad if he knew if there was a book version of the movie. It is true that timothy matlack is believed to have been the scribe of the declaration of independence there is no concrete evidence to confirm.
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