[Philadelphia] Monday, October 16, 1775
A letter from Genl Schuyler with sundry papers enclosed, dated 5 Octr, 1775, was read and the same being taken into Consideration
Resolved, That the sum of 200,000 dollars be sent to the deputy pay master general for the northern army.
That the delegates of Pennsylvania do immediately count and send forward the above sum under a guard.
On motion made, Resolved, That the ton of powder forwarded last week to New York, be immediately sent forward to Genl Schuyler.
On motion, Resolved, that Mr [Peyton] Randolph and Mr [Stephen] Hopkins be appointed to join Mr. J[ohn] Rutledge in order to wait on Mr. [John] McPherson and confer with him on the subject contained in his letter.
