It is also used more narrowly, referring specifically to those who either signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 or who were delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and took part in drafting the proposed Constitution of the United States.n the winter and spring of 1786â1787, twelve of the thirteen states chose a total of 74 delegates to attend what is now known as the Federal Convention in Philadelphia.
Letter (paper size) Letter or US Letter is a paper size commonly used as home or office stationery in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. It measures 8.5 by 11.0 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm). US Letter size paper is a standard defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), in contrast to the A4 paper used by all other nations, which is defined by the International Organization for Standardization (specifically, in ISO 216).
8 Â½ x 11 (Letter) 8 Â½ x 11 paper, known commonly as letter-sized paper, is the default size for all copiers, printers and fax machines. It is sold in all stationery and office supply stores, as well as many pharmacies and supermarkets, in reams (quantities) of 500 sheets.