101 THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF THE UNITED STATES FROM 1789 TO 1910 PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON AUDITING, TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1911 Mr. FABER STEVENSON, TREASURY DEPARTMENT, COMMITTEE ON AUDITING, Washington, D. C., February 21, 1910. Law Clerk's Office, Auditor Post Office Department. SIR: You are requested to prepare, for the committee appointed to investigate the Auditors' Offices, a report showing the jurisdiction of the Auditors and Comptrollers of the Treasury Department. In the report trace the duties of the Auditors and Comptrollers from 1789 to date. In connection with the report prepare a compilation of the laws pertaining to the duties of the officers named. Respectfully, M. O. CHANCE, Chairman. 5 |