1978 William Few

Cover Honors Founding Father William Few

Own this cover picturing William Few, Jr. (1748-1828).  The Flag over Independence Hall and Inkwell & Quill stamps are tied to the cover with Augusta, Georgia, postmarks.  Few spent much of his adult life in that city.  The date on the postmark represents the 230th anniversary of his birth.

Few was born in colony of Maryland, but the family eventually settled in Georgia.  During the Revolutionary War, he served in the Georgia militia, protecting the western part of the state from the British and Native Americans who joined them.  Few proved his leadership skills during the war, and this led to political service.  He served in Georgia’s General Assembly and negotiated with the Native Americans to stop attacks on the western frontier of the state.  He represented Georgia in the Congress of the Confederation, while the Articles of Confederation were in effect.  Few was also a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, where he supported a strong national government.  After serving as US Senator, Few retired from national politics.  He later moved his family to New York, where he spent his final days.