Head Quarters, Virginia Forces
General John H. Cocke
Sir
I am instructed by Maj. Gen. Lee to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of May 4th.
Gen Lee's reflections on the subject lead him to very much
the same conclusion as that suggested by your military
experience.
The Hunting Shirt as a military dress appears to combine
that economy and usefulness, which are at this time so desirable
--indeed indispensable--in the conduct of our affairs.
Gen Lee desires me to make known to you his sentiments of
respect &
I am most respectfully your obdt servt.
John A. Washington
Aide to Maj. Gen Lee--
MSS 640
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