James Duane to John Jay, 16 May 1776

[Philad. 16 May 1776]

Yesterday, my dear Friend, was an important day, productive of the Resolutions of which I enclose you a Copy. I shall not enter into particulars; the Resolution itself first passed and then a Committee was appointed to fit it with a preamble–€”Compare them with each other and it will probably lead you into Reflections which I dare not point out. 1 I hope you will relieve me soon as I am impatient to visit my Friends; & look upon Business here to be in such a Train that I can well be spared.

My Friend Robert is arrived here better in health than I expected–€”I like his & your plan for a Summer Residence very well as I take it for granted that you will both give your Attention here and leave me in Case I shou–€™d be reelected at large. 2

I beg you–€™l make my Complim ts acceptable to M rs . Jay & the rest of our Friends And am with the utmost Regard My dear Sir your affectionate & most obed Servant

Ja s . Duane