[Philadelphia] Saturday, June 3, 1775
Upon motion Resolved, That a committee be appointed for the purpose of borrowing the sum of six thousand pounds for the use of America; for the repayment of which with interest, the Congress will make full and ample provision, and that the sd com[mittee] apply the sd sum of money to the purchase of gunpowder for the use of the Continental Army.
That the Delegates for Pennsylvania compose sd Committee, with power as well to borrow the money as to apply it to the purpose intended.
1. Ford, ed., JCC, II, 79.