In Secret Committee
Philada August 20th 1776
Be pleased to deliver unto Colonel William Whipple Four Tons of Gun powder (Cannon powder if you have it) for the Use of the Continental Frigate Raleigh built in New Hampshire ー if he should apply for the same. By order of the Commee
We are sir [&c.]
Robt Morris chairman
1. John Langdon Papers, HSP.