[Newport, Rhode Island] January 14, 1794. “I am much obliged by the assurances that the Object of my letter of the 26th. of Novr.1 will be duly attended to, communicated in your letter of the 28th. of the last month.2 I have transmitted to the Cashier of the Provid. bank seven thousand dolls, and expect to receive duplicate Rects therefor by the next Post.…”