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7 March 1990 Dr. Robert V. Gentry Earth Science Associates Post Office Box 12067 Knoxville, TN 37912-0067 Dear Dr. Gentry: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider your comment on a paper by A. L. Odom. I regret to say that we have decided not to publish it. We receive many more comments than we can accommodate in the available space, and hence must reject most of those submitted. The manuscript and author's reply are enclosed. Sincerely, Christine Gilbert Letters Editor