[encm(ss)]

"Off topic question..does anyone know who/where first used the term "Framers" to apply to those who wrote the Constitution?"

I have a book that is copywrite 1913 titled "The framing of the constitution of the United States" by Max Farrand. It is old but like the constitution its still good.

[ken5050]

Thanks..I did a Google search..lots of hits..but can't find the original source...I suspect it's even far earlier..almost contemporaneous..