An introductory lecture, delivered before the class of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery : at the session of 1846-'47 / by A. Westcott.

  • Westcott, A. (Amos), 1815-1873.
Date:
1846
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Credit: An introductory lecture, delivered before the class of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery : at the session of 1846-'47 / by A. Westcott. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    At a special meeting of the Students of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, held at the College Building in Lexington street, Dec. 15, 1846, Dr. G. Lucy, of Alabama, in the Chair, it was Unanimously Resolved, That a committee be appointed to request a copy of Prof. Westcott's Introductory Lecture for publication. The following gentlemen were appointed the committee : G. Lucy, Ala., Chairman; Alvan T. Cone, M. D., Mass.; D. Van Denburgh, New York; John McCalla, Penn.; James McCulloh, London; J. D. Wemple, N. C; L. Haughton, Miss.; W. S. Murphy, S. C; Jno. C. Bagby, Va.; Charles Bond, Md. Baltimore, Dec. 16, 1846. Dear Sir :—In pursuance of a resolution, adopted at a meeting of the Students of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, we, the under- signed committee, in behalf of the Class, do, in consideration of the scientific, instructive, and useful knowledge, embodied in your Intro- ductory Lecture, and believing that a general circulation of the same would be of incalculable service to the profession; as well as the high regard we entertain for its author, solicit a copy of the same for publi- cation. G. LUCY, Ala., Chairman. ALVAN T. CONE, M. D., Mass. D. VAN DENBURGH, N. Y. JOHNMcCALLA, Penn. JAMES McCULLOH, London, J. D. WEMPLE, N. C. L. HAUGHTON, Miss. W. S. MURPHY, S. C. JNO. C. BAGBY, Va. CHARLES BOND, Md. > 3 To Prof. Westcott. Baltimore, Dec. 16, 1846. Gentlemen :—Your very complimentary note, requesting a copy of my Introductory Lecture for publication was duly received; and, in reply, I have only to say, that if, in your judgment, the publication of this paper will subserve the interests of the profession, it is at your dis- posal. With much respect, I am your ob't serv't, A. WESTCOTT. Messrs. Lucy, Cone and others.