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BG John Wool
Photographer: Lee Hattabaugh
Taken: January 2, 2011
Caption: BG John Wool
Additional Description: A veteran of the War of 1812, Wool commanded the first American troops into the Cherokee Nation in 1837. Considered by Georgians as too lenient toward the Cherokee people, President Martin Van Buren replaced him with General Winfield Scott.
Submitted: January 6, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.
Database Locator Identification Number: p141779
File Size: 1.442 Megabytes

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