4 BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS OF THE 



No book or other article belonging to the library shall be taken 

 until entered in the register by the Librarian, 



Books from the Library of Congress are to be obtained by writ- 

 ten application, on the proper forms, to the Librarian, and approved 

 by the Secretary* 



A record of books lent shall be kept by the Librarian, who is to 

 see that they are duly returned. 



The Transportation Clerk is to take charge of all boxes, barrels, 

 and packages delivered at the Institution ; record their size, Aveight, 

 number, nature, address, from whom received, cost of freight, &c., 

 and to collect charges on packages for individuals. He is to enter, 

 stamp, and send by express, railroad, steamer, &c., all packages ex- 

 cept those to foreign countries ; to have charge of empty boxes and 

 packing material, and assist the Librarian and Exchange Clerk 

 whenever required. 



No checks are to be drawn except for the payment of accounts 

 which have been examined and approved by the Secretary. 



The Institution will not be responsible for the payment of any 

 bills contracted without a written order from the Secretary or Chief 

 Clerk. 



Orders are to be returned by the party furnishing the article re- 

 quired, with the cost stated, and the receipt of the person to whom 

 it was delivered. 



Bills presented, are to be examined by the Accountant, to see 

 that the calculations are correct and the voucher in proper form, 

 prices reasonable, and the articles delivered. 



Receipts signed by clerks or agents are inadmissible, unless ac- 

 companied by a power of attorney, showing the legal authority of 

 the party signing to receipt for the money. 



The payment of bills and salaries is to be made on the twenty- 

 fifth day of each month. 



Cash from sales of old- material, publications, postage stamps, 

 &c., to be deposited with the Accountant. 



