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Email drafts and sent threads

Strength: Moderate

What it proves
That text existed at a particular time, in a system with independent timestamps.
What it does not
Drafts are usually unversioned, so a draft shows a state rather than a process.
How to get it
Search sent mail for early versions, and check the drafts folder before tidying it.
How long it survives
As long as the mailbox is retained, which varies by provider and by plan.
Why it matters
Useful corroboration, especially when the exact wording of an early version matters.

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Google Docs version historyWord document metadataKeystroke and writing-session recordsDrafts, notes and correspondenceGit and commit historyNotion, Confluence and wiki historyWitnesses and collaborators

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