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superior veterinary officers, and rank as in the British army (Far¬ 
rier Sergeants). 
Why are the various schools silent ? And also any qualified 
military veterinary surgeon, those being mostly interested, should 
make it their business to ventilate their wrongs, endeavor to raise 
the standard of their profession. And at this critical period, is 
there not a corner in the United States Military Gazettes for the 
veterinary surgeons to raise their voices ? 
Apologizing for trespassing on your valuable space, 
Yours truly, 
A Britisher. 
CORRECTION. 
Editor American Veterinary Review : 
I desire to correct an inference of yours in your last issue, and 
state plainly that my position as veterinary surgeon to the “ Penn. 
Board of Agriculture ” does not in any way connect me with the 
action of the State authorities in dealing with contagious pleuro¬ 
pneumonia. I am not the “ our surgeon,” who is treating con¬ 
tagious pleuro-pneumonia with “ the fumes of burning sulphur,” 
nor have I any sympathy whatever with any but the most strin¬ 
gent measures in dealing with this scourge. The actions of Mr. 
Edge, as 4,; special agent ” of the Governor are not necessarily en¬ 
dorsed by the members or officers of the Penn. Board of Agricul¬ 
ture since the capacities in which he acts are entirely distinct from 
each other. 
Be kind enough to give this reply publicity in your journal, 
as I do not wish the unenviable position of “ our surgeon ” forced 
upon me by the profession. 
February 12th, 1880. C. B. Michener, D.Y.S. 
Editor Review : 
As the Review has published from time to time, articles 
that reflect on my personal integrity—as well as the manner in 
