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A collection of 3 letters in Dr. McDonald's pursuit to get authorization from the state of Missouri to manufacture wine for the use of family only, without having to obtain a liquor license. The 1st letter is a onion skin copy of Dr. McDonald's letter to the Missouri Director of Revenue, dated October 13, 1961. The 2nd letter is a response to the 1st from Charles C. Smith, Assistant Supervisor, of State of Missouri, Department of Revenue letterhead, dated October 20, 1961. It refers him to the Department of Liquor Control and includes a cc to that department. Lastly is a letter to Dr. McDonald from Hollis M. Ketchum, Supervisor, on Department of Liquor Control letterhead, dated October 24, 1961Context
Dear Sir:
It is my purpose to try to make domestic wine for family use at my home, #6 Country Club Place, R.R. #3, St. Joseph, Mo., from both native grapes and hybridized French grapes that I am growing on my premises.
As a member of the New York Fruit Testing Cooperative Association, I have planted some 20 odd varieties, a few of which have some into production. This wine is made on an experimental basis for home consumption only.
As there will be no sale of wine produced by me, I will incur no liability for remitting Sales Tax. However, I find that it is necessary for me to have, in lieu of a sales tax license, a letter from you stating that such license is not necessary in order that I may apply for proper license to permit manufacture of wine for domestic use.
Thank you in advance for the letter to accomplish this purpose.
Sincerely,
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Dear Mr. McDonald:
Your letter of October 13 is acknowledged in which you state that you expect to manufacture domestic wine for family use from grapes grown on your premises, and since you do not indicate that there will be any retail sales involved, there would be no sales tax liability.
Since this office has no jurisdiction regarding a license to manufacture this item, we are forwarding your letter to the Department of Liquor Control in Jefferson City - - which department will advise you as to any additional requirements necessary.
Very truly yours,
cc Department of Liquor Control
with ltr attached
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Dear Doctor McDonald:
Your letter of October 13, 1961, addressed to the Sales - Use Tax Division in Jefferson City has been referred to me.
I wish to advise that I do not find any provision in the Intoxicating Liquor Law permitting you to make wine for your family use at home.
Very Truly yours,Lexicon
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8.5" x 11"
