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country, where it is greatly needed, I am obliged to decline 
the honour, as my health is very much impaired by close 
attention to the duties of my profession, and 1 think of going 
to Europe with the hope of recuperating myself by a little 
rest. I must convey to you my best wishes for your success 
in so praiseworthy an undertaking even at this late date. 
I remain. 
Yours truly, 
11. Jennings, Y.S. Chas. C. Grice, M.R.C.V.S. 
Utica, N. Y.; April \ th , 1863. 
Dear Sir, —In acknowledging the receipt of your favour 
of yesterday I beg to present for the earnest consideration 
of yourself and associates the propriety of making some 
alteration in the name or title, “ National Veterinary Asso¬ 
ciation.’ 5 You too well know the bitter enmity, strong 
prejudice, and mean petty jealousy now existing among 
veterinary surgeons in the V. S. Now it occurs to me that 
a plan can be devised by which all opposition may be 
neutralised, if not entirely overcome. The title, “ National 
Veterinary Association/ 5 in my humble opinion, is another 
specimen of “ lofty tumbling, 55 of which we have already 
had too many. I know the delicate nature of this matter, 
and shall content myself with a simple statement of fact. If 
the gentlemen would consent to change the title of the 
association, say to the “ National Society for the Advancement 
of Vetermary Science ,” or knowledge, a door would at once 
be opened for the admission of all competent and honorable 
workmen, all true patrons of our art as well as those who 
admire knowledge simply for its real worth and power. By 
adopting such a name all petty feeling and strife may be pre¬ 
vented. Doctors know the value of this term; proper rules 
would effectually exclude all unworthy persons. “ I for one 55 
am anxious to see “ free trade ” principles adopted. The 
number of veterinary surgeons, “ graduates ” of European 
colleges, are but a mere fraction of those practising under 
that title in our cities and towns, and to be candid I must 
admit that some of these “ home-made vets.,” by years of 
patient study, close and untiring observation, added to a long 
and extensive experience, in many respects are better 
“ qualified to practise” than some of the “ two lesson” 
(graduates) from “ abroad. 55 Let a liberal code be adopted 
that will bring together a large portion of the “ working- 
class ” of our profession. By all means hold the first 
meeting in. New York City. Before preparing any remarks 
for the public, I should be pleased to get the views of your¬ 
self and colleagues upon the c( amendment 55 to title herein 
