A practical system of book-keeping; by double and single entry, both in single and copartnership business ... exemplified in five sets of books; with ... of exchanges, calculations, &c., now in use - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: ...and 4.1 inches deep will contain one quart. CUSTOM HOUSE BUSINESS, ETC. INTRODUCTION. For the convenience of the business community," and at the suggestion of merchants and importers, the author has introduced short rules, in connection with a practical work on Book-keeping, and other valuable information, with instructions from the secretary of the treasury, on merchandise weighable, with various entries,--very convenient for merchants, masters of vessels, and other persons doing business in the custom houses; also the harbor regulations of the port of Boston; tables of foreign currencies, reduced to federal money, as used at the custom houses; and the statutes of limitation, the currencies of the states and British Provinces; rates of wharfage and dockage; synopsis of the coasting trade, and other useful information in matters connected with the custom house. I will add, in conclusion, that I am particularly indebted to several gentlemen, long in the custom house, for the correction of the proof in this work, and other important suggestions. FORMS OF TRANSACTING BUSINESS AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE FOR THE PORT OF BOSTON. ENTRY OF GOODS. No one is allowed to enter goods, or secure the duties on them, as principal in the bonds, unless he is the owner or consignee at the time the importation is made; that is, at the time the vessel enters the port to which she is bound, or unless he is the agent or factor of the owner or consignee, and lodge with the collector a power of attorney, from the owner or consignee, authorizing him to enter the goods, and to execute the bonds, for the duties. DUTY OF MASTERS OF VESSELS. No merchandise to be imported in any vessel belonging in whole or in part to a citizen or inhabitant of the United States, unless the master of the s...
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