Philadelphia, July 27, 1775
[Extract]
There is another Quantity of Powder arrived in New Jersey, about 5000 Weight from So. Carolina. and it is said that another Boat has arrived in this River with about Six or Seven Tons. It wil be ordered to the Generals Washington and Schuyler.
We have voted fifty Thousand Dollars for Powder to be got immediately ー if possible.
1. Warren-Adams Letters, I, 93.