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. 1841 Jan-Feb;1(9-10):219–225.
Doctor Crane's Letter
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It was not my intention to have noticed the allusions made to me, as the New York Editor of the American Journal of Dental Science, by Dr. Crane, in an article published in some of the New York papers, and industriously circulated among Dentists throughout the country; and should not do so now, but for the purpose of expressing my high appreciation of the feelings which prompted two gentlemen of the profession to take up the matter, and to place the author of those allusions in his own proper attitude.
When one of the papers containing these allusions, was put into my hands, I read what I supposed to be some editorial remarks; and not having the pleasure of being acquainted with its editor, I immediately inquired of a friend of his, who is also an editor, what I was to understand by this proceedure; and I was informed that it was not likely the remarks were in reality editorial, but had been published as such things commonly are, by being paid for as advertisements.
The letter signed by J. W. C., I did not read, nor have I read it to this day; and indeed, did not know until reading the article above, that it contained the remarks quoted by my associate, and by him so justly commented upon.
I would take this occasion of informing E. N. that the reason why his very handsome letter addressed to the Editor of one of our New-York papers, was not published. The letter was sent to me, with the request to know whether I wished that it should be published, to which I replied, that I did not desire any of my acquaintances or friends, to publish anything in my defence; but that I was rather pleased with the pains which Dr. C. was taking to make known to the public the estimation in which I hold him. The communication of E. N. I have in my possession; and shall preserve it as a token of respect and esteem, shewn for me personally by its able author; and the noble and generous sentiments which it expresses throughout, command my warmest admiration.
N. Y. Editor.
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