Major General Rob. E Lee
Permit an old soldier whose experience
in the militia service of our state in the War of 1812
strongly impressed ^'him' with the conviction that the Kentucky shirt, ought to be
our national uniform, to make that suggestion for your consideration.
if the cheapness & readiness with which ^'this' military costhume [sic] can be
adopted is more than overbalanced by a gayer & more showy
state of dress in your better experience & observation -- I ^'shall' acquiesce
cheerfully in your decision. nothing doubting you have duly
considered the pros & the cons touching the subject--
Yours with highest
John H. Cocke
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