LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 



DIVISION OF CHEMISTRY, 

 Washington, D. <7., August 21, 1900. 



SIR: I have the honor to transmit for your inspection and approval 

 the accompanying manuscript of a compilation of the analyses of 

 American wines, which has been prepared in this Division by Dr. W. 

 D. Bigelow. The tables of analyses are accompanied by statements in 

 regard to the interpretation of the analytical results and by a descrip- 

 tion of the best methods now in use for the analysis of wines. It is 

 proposed to publish this compilation and the accompanying text as 

 Bulletin No. 59 of this Division. 

 Respectfully, 



ERVIN E. EWELL, 

 A cting Chief of Division. 

 Hon. JAMES WILSON, 



Secretary. 



