Cashier’s Daily Statement – Sample
RogerB
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Earlier posts of mine show parts of a Cashier’s Daily Statement and that might have confused some members. Here is a completed example prepared for the first delivery date (May 14) of 1936 proof coins. Notice how the debits and credits flow through the columns amidst multiple sources and payees.
This report was prepared at the close of business every working day by all mints and assay offices. Many of these from about 1905 froward to 1942 remain in NARA files either in separate entries or mixed in entry-229 "Letters Received."
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If reports for consecutive days are compared,the ebb and flow of money through and within the mint or assay office becomes apparent.
Very interesting Roger.... shows the sizeable clerical efforts maintained daily in accounting for all the movement of money ......Cheers, RickO
The Cashier’s Daily Statement is only the surface or summary. Behind this are papers tracking movement of metals, coins, currency and authorizations, notices and certificates. Clerks did this all day, every day. There were also department reports, and once things got to Mint HQ, the Mint's clerks reviewed things, then Treasury Auditors reviewed everything. In some instances a correction was made 6-months after the error.
I like the entry for "Mem." half dollars!
Sometimes commemoratives are listed by type and other times just by an obscure abbreviation.
Those are always cool to see.
Having access to these can facilitate study of proof coins, limited mintages, and economic influences. The core is having a complete set for each mint.