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Circular letter from William Smallwood to the state governors
Smallwood, William, 1732-1792
March 30, 1786
Volume 18, Page 589

GOV. SMALLWOOD'S LETTER TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]


Maryland, Annapolis, March 30, 1786.

(Circular).

Sir:

I have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency the enclosed Copy of an Act of Legislature of this State under the Great Seal, passed in their last Session, extending the time for bringing in and settling Claims against the State by the Citizens thereof, and for limiting the time for bringing in and settling claims against the said State by the Citizens of the United States.

By particular direction of the General Assembly of this State, I have to request that you would be pleased to order the Substance of this Act to be published, or such part thereof as you may judge necessary for the information of the Citizens of your State.

I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your Excellency's Humble Servt.,
W. SMALLWOOD.