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Preferred Citation

Craig W. McDonald document, 1856 January 23. MS 0254. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Craig Woodrow McDonald was born in 1837 in Romney, West Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1859 and went on to become a teacher and law student. During the Civil War he was a staff officer with the Confederate States of America. McDonald was killed in the battle at Gaines Mill, Virginia in 1862.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one excuse (dated January 23, 1856) in verse form written by Cadet Craig W. McDonald after being late for reveille. The document is addressed to the Commandant's office.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1850-1859
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1859