Sixty-seven "Ladies residing in Tennessee respectfully petition the Honourable Legislature of the State to repeal, amend, or so modify the Act of 1831 c. 103. S. 3 which prohibits slaves from practicing medicine as to exempt from its operation a slave named Jack the property of William H. Macon." They "believe 'Doctor Jack' to be honest, honourable & skilful, especially in obstinate cases of long standing; and that the people ought not to be denied the privilege of commanding his services."
Result: Referred to committee.
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Repository: Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
