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LETTER FROM THE LATE PRESIDENT OF THE 
COLLEGE RELATIVE TO THE SELECTION OF 
ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS, ETC., AT THE 
SCOTCH EXAMINATIONS. 
Gentlemen, — The letter of Dr. Dunsmure read before the special 
meeting of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur- 
geons, held April 25th, being alluded to, but not published in the 
proceedings of the Council (see page 490, Veterinarian ), leaves the 
remarks I then made in reference to its contents open to a con- 
struction I did not intend them to bear; and, therefore, I feel that 
a fuller explanation is necessary. 
Nothing could be further from my wish than to say anything 
which could possibly imply a want of courtesy on the part of Pro- 
fessor Williams towards the Examiners of the Royal College of 
Veterinary Surgeons or towards myself ; on the contrary, he evinced 
every disposition to assist the examiners. The temporary delay 
alluded to in my remarks as to the procuring of anatomical speci- 
mens and drugs arose thus : The Professor had promised Dr. Duns- 
mure some time previously to the examinations that he would 
supply the specimens, and he thereupon instructed the gentleman 
wdio had the charge of the museum and drug room to allow Dr. 
Dunsmure to select whatever he might want for the purpose, but 
he considered that it was no part of his duty, nor would it be right 
for him to select specimens to be used in the examination of his 
own students. Yours, &c., 
(Signed) Thomas Greaves. 
VETERINARY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. 
MUNIFICENT GIFT. 
Miss Dick, sister of the late Professor Dick, has notified to the 
President of the Veterinary Benevolent Society, Peter Taylor, her 
intention of presenting the handsome sum of 36100 to the funds 
of the institution. Such patronage and support is most encou- 
raging to the founders and members of the Society, and suggests 
to those of the veterinary profession w ha are in affluent circum- 
stance^,, to “ go and do likewise.” 
OBITUARY. 
We much regret to have to record the following deaths : 
Mr. James Burt, M.R.C.V.S., Royal Artillery. Diploma hears date Nov. 
25th, 1797. 
Mr. Charles Percivall, M.R.C.V.S., Royal Artillery. Diploma bears date 
April 21st, 1815. 
Mr. John Legrew, M.R.C.V.S., 2nd Life Guards. Diploma bears date 
Jan. 13th, 1827. 
Also Mr. James Johnston, M.R.C.V.S., of Strichen, Aberdeenshire. Diploma 
dated April, 1832. 
