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as my health is very much impaired by close attention to the du- 
dies of my profession, and I 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 un¬ 
dertaking even at this late date. 
I remain, 
Yours truly, 
R. Jennings, Y. S. Chas. C. Grice, M.R.C.Y.S. 
Utica, N. Y., April 4th, 1863. 
Dear Sir, —In acknowledging the receipt of your favor of 
yesterday I beg to present for the earnest consideration of your¬ 
self and associates the propriety of making some alteration in the 
name or title, “National Veterinary Association.” You too well 
know the bitter enmity, strong prejudice, and mean petty jealousy 
now existing among veterinary surgeons in the U. S. Now it oc¬ 
curs to me that a plan can be devised by which all opposition may 
be neutralized, if not entirely overcome. The title, “ National 
Veterinary Association,” in my humble opinion, is another spec¬ 
imen of “lofty tumbling,” of which we have already had too 
many. I know the delicate nature of this matter, and shall con¬ 
tent 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 Veterinary 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 prevented. Doctors know the value of this 
term; proper rules would effectually exclude all unworthy per¬ 
sons. “ I for one” am anxious to see “free trade” principles 
adopted. The number of veterinary surgeons, “ graduates” of 
European colleges, are but a mere fraction of those practicing un¬ 
der that title in our cities and towns, and, to be candid, I must ad¬ 
mit that some of these “ home-made vets.,” by years of patient 
study, close and untiring observation, added to a long and exten¬ 
sive experience, in many respects are better “qualified to practice” 
