The Congress took into consideration the report of the Committee on the ways and means of procuring cannon:

Resolved, That two hundred and fifty twelve pounders, sixty nine pounders, and sixty-two four pounders, be purchased for the use of these colonies:

That the Committee appointed on the ways and means of procuring cannon, be empowered to purchase or contract for making the same:

That a new member be chosen and added to the committee:

The member chosen, Mr. William Livingston.

The Congress being informed that a quantity of powder, belonging to the United Colonies, was arrived at [New] Brunswick, in New Jersey.

Resolved, That Mr. [Francis] Lewis, Mr. [John] Alsop, and Mr. P[hilip] Livingston, be directed to forward the said powder, under a guard, with all possible expedition, to General Washington, for the use of the army under his command.