Below is written by Netherlands daughter and since this document Jack Goins sent proved that her dad was an attorney involved with the voting trials, it gives more credit to what she wrote: "By the Constitution of 1834 all persons of color were deprived of the franchise in Tennessee, and by an especial act of the legislator these people were given the right to vote. To prove they were not Negroes, the beautiful hands and feet of some of the race were examined, and the marked difference between them and the Negroes decided the question in their favor. The late John Netherland of Tennessee obtained the right of for them, and their deep gratitude was manifested towards him in every way as long as he lived." Penny in KY ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Goins" <jgoins@usit.net> 28, Sept 1847 Lewis Minor came into court and makes oath that he cannot safely come to trial without the presence of John Netherland Esq. his council, who is absent. Therefore pray a continuance not for delay, but for justice. Lewis Minor