What did the second continental Congress send king George Ill in July1775?

In July 1775, the Second Continental Congress sent King George III the Olive Branch Petition, which was a final attempt to avoid a full-scale war with Britain. The petition expressed loyalty to the crown and sought a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the colonies' desire for reconciliation. However, King George III rejected the petition and declared the colonies to be in rebellion, further escalating tensions between Britain and the American colonies.