Craig W. McDonald document

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Extent:
1 items
Creator:
McDonald, Craig W. (Craig Woodrow), 1837-1862
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

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.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks