Hand book of freight accounts; handling freight, the theory and practice of accounts, the rules and regulations governing agents, the returns to be made by them

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. 1890 Excerpt: ...in the carriage of the property; also to the line over which the freight was originally billed, so that every one will be fully advised in regard to the matter. The notice should indicate clearly the route followed and the reason for the change, if known; the notice must be sent by the agent atthe junction where the change in route is first remarked. 195. Correction of errors and omissions in abstracts and summaries.--All abstracts, summaries and statements rendered to the freight auditor are carefully and promptly examined and corrected by him. In order that there may be a proper understanding of the subject, and that there may be concurrence of action and knowledge, he will in every case send a detailed statement of all alterations made by him in such returns. If upon examination it should turn out that any alteration is wrong or is not understood, the person receiving such statement should immediately communicate with the freight auditor in regard to the matter. 196. In order to facilitate the work a particular form will be used by the fre'ght auditor for notifying agents of errors, omissions and changes in abstracts and summaries of freight forwarded. Another form will be used for notifying them of errors, omissions and changes in abstracts and summaries of freight received. Each of these statements will be numbered, and in all correspondence with the freight auditor in regard to the facts they cover this number should be referred to. These notices will explain the exact nature of every alteration, and will show, moreover, the amount charged upon Forme 20 and 21, Appendix. t Form 20, Appendix, i Form 21, Appendix. the books of the company against the agent, so that the latter may without delay adjust his cash and other accounts to correspond therewith. ...