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San Francisco, Oct. 9, 1902

Mr James Rennie

Vina, Cal.

Dear Sir

Yours of Oct. 8th received and I note what you say of having
crushed up to the night of Oct. 7th a few tons over 3000 of grapes, and
that you estimate that there is still 3500 tons more to be crushed.
I am pleased to know that the crop is so large as it was estimated
some time ago that we would only have about 6000 tons.

I note what you say regarding the 20,000 fortifying tanks using
65 bbls. of high proof spirits, and our stills will not produce this
every 24 hours. You are aware that the fortifying tanks are very much
larger than ever before but we will see what the season turns out and
maybe next year we can afford to purchase another continuous still to be
operated in connection with the making of sweet wines. I note what you
say that the machinery, with a few minor exceptions, is now doing good
work and you anticipate no more delays. I know this information
will please Mrs. Stanford (who is now in New York) and I will send her a copy of your letter to me, and a copy of my reply.

Respectfully,

Chas. G. Lathrop