You will receive by the five Waggons which accompany this 4 tons of Gunpowder and several other articles which in obedience to your orders we have procured for the use of the State of North Carolina. The inclosed will shew the particulars with which the Waggons go charged, & what remains still to perfect what by your last letters you gave in command to your delegates. (1) The Cartridge paper, the pamphlets upon the making of Salt are ready & will be sent off by Waggons which will follow these in a few days.

   We find great difficulty in procuring Salt pans. We flatter ourselves however that we shall be able to effect that important purpose tho not so speedily as we could wish and the circumstances of our state seem to require. We have applied for directions as to the size, shape and quality of those made use of in Shrewsbury and have obtained such information as will put it in the power of the Blacksmiths here to make agreeable to the specimen, as soon as rolled plates can be procured for them to work upon. As the Mechanicks belonging to this City are chiefly in the Jersies at present, a delay will be unavoidable, tho the Council may be assured that their delegates will use their utmost endeavours to expedite this measure and answer the Wishes of the Council of Safety.

   We anxiously expect to hear from you & to receive any other Command, which you may have for Gentlemen, Your obed Humble Serts, Will Hooper