In Congress, June 10, 1777 : Resolved, I. That for supplying the Army of the United States with provisions, one commissary general and four deputy commissaries general of purchases ; and one commissary general and three deputy commissaries general of issues, be appointed by Congress. .

Forty-five numbered resolutions of the Continental Congress outlining the establishment of a Commissary Department to supply the army of the United States with provisions, dated June 10, June 11 and June 16, 1777.