doi:10.7916/d2g5-pc83[Document, 1776 May 25]Duane, James, 1733-1797correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Hopes that the Congressional resolution will induce Jay to attend the New York convention. Maryland has dissented from the preamble calling for independence. Still hope for reconciliation Pennsylvania has also dissented.