Letter
Ernst Frederick Walterstorff to Benjamin Franklin, May 14, 1783
Ernst Frederick Walterstorff returns the Constitution of the United States to Benjamin Franklin, apologizing for the delay caused by lending some pages to Baron de Blome. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to study the laws, praising their philosophical and political foundation. Walterstorff believes these principles will ensure lasting happiness for the nation and honors Franklin as a great philosopher and statesman.