American Revolutionary officer, served as Governor of Maryland from 1785 to 1788. The documents in this file are in multiple handwritings and many are unsigned, making exact attribution difficult; they are filed under Smallwood based on provenance.
Incomplete letter concerning the distribution of the prize from captured brig Symetry. 2 pp.
Letter to General Washington. Discussing debates over military policies and improprieties conducted by field officers. 3 pp.
Incomplete letter to unknown recipient. Discussing Congress, a movement against General Washington, and the recommendation and promotion of some Maryland officers. 4 pp.
Calling on any person in possession of public stores or with knowledge of concealed stores to immediately report to a commanding officer. 1 p.
Concerning who will receive payment from the sale of captured sloop George. 1 p.
Letter to [Thomas] Johnson. Discussing the problem of adequately clothing the troops, informing the governor of Maryland that his men can likely be furnished with coats and waistcoats but stockings and shoes are in short supply. 2 pp.
Two statements regarding falsehoods and improprieties conducted by Edward Norwood which involved Smallwood. 6 pp. total