John Jay to James Duane, 29 May 1776

[New York, 29 May 1776]

Dear Sir

Since my last I have had the Pleasure of recieving your Letter of the 25 th : Inst. 1 and am obliged to you for the Intelligence contained in it. So great are the Inconveniences resulting from the present Mode of Government, that I believe our Convention will almost unanimously agree to institute a better, to continue till a Peace with Great Britain shall render it unnecessary.

The Proceedings of Maryland &c. will probably check the Ardor of some People. I fear the Divisions of Pennsylvania will injure the common Cause. 2

M rs . Jay is so much better as to quit her Room. When I shall return is uncertain, the Convention having directed me not to leave till further order.

Be so kind as to inform M r . Lynch that I have not yet been able to procure a Horse for him–€”The fine Mares fit for riding, have in Consequence of the Resolve of Congress forbidding Races, been put to Breeding; and I believe it will be difficult to get a handsome Gelding. 3 I shall however continue my Inquiries, and should I meet with any Thing very clever, shall perhaps be rather lavish of his Guineas. Be pleased to present my Comp ts . to him & M r . Rutledge and dont forget either Merkle 4 or White Eyes. 5 I am D r S r Your most ob dt S vt

John Jay