doi:10.7916/bdx7-rb62[Document, 1776 May 11]Duane, James, 1733-1797correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Feels for Jay in his double distress. No authority in the report that Commissioners are coming. A Congressional resolution recommends that the colonies assume full powers of government. Our representation in Congress is very slender. A note from Lynch on the mare he wishes you to purchase.