American politician and a Founding Father of the United States (1748-1828). Few represented the state of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention. Rare ALS, signed "W. Few," one page, 5.25 x 8, no date [circa 1795]. Letter to S. Jones, Esq. Few writes: “Mr Newsom will deliver you a paper purporting that I had recd. a certificate of him in consideration of sundry accounts between us—and as Mr. Newsom professes himself unacquainted with settling of accounts informs me that he will get you to settle the business for him which is perfectly agreeable to me and will take it as a favor if you will give me a call for that purpose some time hence or otherwise I will endeavor to call on you with the papers.” On the reverse of the letter John Newsom, son of Solomon Newsom, has written and signed an accounting of payments made by William Few to Newsom's father. Scattered toning and foxing, show-through from writing on reverse, mounting remnants to reverse of second page, and a bit of light edge wear, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.
