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283 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Nov. 20, 1890.
W. W. H. Thackston, M.D., D.D.S., Farmville, Virginia: —
My dear Doctor, — I have the honor to infonn jou that at the twenty-third
annual meeting of the "American Academy of Dental Science," held at Young's
Hotel, in Boston, on Wednesday, the twelfth of November, it was unanimously
Resolved, That the thanks and congratulations of the Society be tendered to
Dr. Thackston for his very able and instructive address ; that a copy be requested
for publication and for preservation among the records of the Academy.
Hoping for your consent to the expression herein contained, I am,
Yours very truly,
EUGENE H. SMITH,
Chairman Rxecutive Comtnitlee.

Farmville, Va , Nov. 24, 1890.
Eugene H. Smith, D.M.D., Chairman of Rxecutive Commiitee : —
Dear Doctor, — Your kind favor of the 20th inst. to hand, and herewith I
beg to submit reply.
Most highly appreciating the estimate of my " Annual Address " by the
"Academy of Dental Science," and its complimentary action in asking its publi-
cation, while an unanticipated and agreeable surprise, will meet no objection on
my part.
The "Address " was prepared solely for the " Academy," and I regard it as
the property of that institution, to be disposed of as the Academy may elect or
determine.
If, as appears, it is thought worthy, and that publication of the paper in
pamphlet form will in any wise advance the interests of " American Dentistry,"
I not only consent, but shall be glad to see it in print; not, however, from any
personal idea of the merit of the address, as I am no judge of what I do in that
line, and rely wholly upon the discretion of my friends.
Allow me, my dear doctor, to thank you for the gracious and elegant manner
in which you communicated the views and wishes of the " Academy," for which
I feel more indebted to your personal regard and professional friendship than to
any excellence in the address itself.
With every good wish for yourself, and the continued success of the Academy
of Dental Science, I beg to remain.
Faithfully' yours,
W. W. H. THACKSTON.