A number of buildings here are made of brick. The brick kiln is about 2 miles from town. While on my way to Suisun, Dr. Dobbins overtook me on the road and kindly invited me to ride with him. During our 10-mile journey, he gave me much valuable information respecting the country. The doctor has resided in the town since 1850 and is now the owner of a large track of fertile land, all of which is under cultivation with the exception of some pastureland.
Grapes grow in abundance.
Dobbins, Allison, Davis, Wilson, Wolfskills and others have 98,000 grapevines. Dr. Dobbins is a spirited man and he offers to give a piece of land close by the town and in sight of the college to anyone who will erect a good wine press. He holds out the same offer to any party who will erect a wool factory or flour mill. The nearest mill now is 10 miles away. Some of the farmers are obliged to go 30 miles to have their grain converted into flour and meal.