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Q: A few months ago, Carl Newton and I wrote a letter asking you to consider a financial contribution to graduate Endodontics at Indiana University. I am pleased to tell you that we have had a positive response to the letter.
A:
Carl Newton and I wrote a letter asking you to consider a financial contribution to graduate. I am pleased to tell you that we have had a positive response.