Gentn

We have been applyed to for a supply of powder for the Continental Frigate built at Baltimore² which shou'd have been ordered down there, but as we understand you have a sufficient quantity at that place and as there is some powder due to the Continent from your State, we request the favr of you to supply Messrs Wm Lux, Saml Purviance and David S[t]ewart with four Tons and a half of gun powder for the use of the said Frigate and for proving her Cannon &c and hereafter we will repay you in powder the ballance that will then become due to your State, or supply you with more shou'd it become necessary. Your compliance with this request will save time and charges. It will also oblige the Secret Committee of Congress of which we are a quorum & we remain Gentn [&c.]