[Philadelphia] Wednesday, June 26, 1776
Resolved, That the Marine Committee be empowered to purchase the armed brig Catharine, with her guns, tackle, apparel and furniture, as she now lies in Connecticut.
Resolved, That the Secret Committee be directed to supply the Marine Committee with one ton of powder, for the use of the vessel which they were this morning empowered to purchase.
1. Ford, ed., JCC, V, 482, 484.