An Application was made by Mr John Fox from Virginia to supply a Parcell of Gunpowder for the use of the Inhabitants at York whom he represented to be in great distress, as expecting an attack from 5 Men of War then drawn up in line of Battle before the Town, And he produced a Letter from Robt Carter Nicholas Esqr to him desiring him to engage as far as £1000 Stg & £1000 Virg. Curr. for Gunpowder & Arms, But the small Quantity in our Magazine being very insufficient to supply our own immediate wants, the Committee were of Opinion they had it not in their Power to comply.