The Congress being informed that a quantity of the Continental gun powder amounting to about six tons and half, was arrived in this city.

Ordered, That the delegates of this colony take measures to have it sent under a safe convey with all possible despatch to Genl Washington at the Camp before Boston.

That the delegates be empowered to order a detachment of the rifflemen raised for the continental army, consisting of at least two Officers and thirty men to meet the powder waggons at Trenton and from thence to escort the same to the camp.