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On reconsidering the Uniform for the Commander in Chief, it has become a matter of doubt with me (although, as it respected myself, <u>personally</u>, I was against <u>all</u> Embroidery)_ whether embroidery on the Cape, Cuffs and Pockets of the Coat _ and none of the <u>Butt</u> waistcoat, would nor have a disjointed, and awkward appearance._ If is neither required, nor forbidden._ Which ^ <sup>then</sup> in your judgement, or that of Connosseurs,? if you should convene with any of the subject, would be most [indecipherable] in itself, & accordent to what is expected. | On reconsidering the Uniform for the Commander in Chief, it has become a matter of doubt with me (although, as it respected myself, <u>personally</u>, I was against <u>all</u> Embroidery)_ whether embroidery on the Cape, Cuffs and Pockets of the Coat _ and none of the <u>Butt</u> waistcoat, would nor have a disjointed, and awkward appearance._ If is neither required, nor forbidden._ Which ^ <sup>then</sup> in your judgement, or that of Connosseurs,? if you should convene with any of the subject, would be most [indecipherable] in itself, & accordent to what is expected. | ||
| − | .__ To <u>you</u> I submit the matter. __ As I also do | + | .__ To <u>you</u> I submit the matter. __ As I also do rather the Coat shall have slash Cuffs (with blue flaps [indecipherable] through them) and slash pockets, or both ^<sup>to be</sup> in the usual manner.__ |
These; apparently, are trifling matters to trouble you with; but, as it is the commencement of a new scene, it is desirable that the thing should take a [indecipherable] direction.__ I have therefore, upon the whole and since I began this letter, determined to direct M<sup>r</sup> M<sup>c</sup>Alpin to ^<sup>apply to,</sup> and follow your directions in making the Uniform. _ I should [undecipherable} prefer a heavy embroidery_ on one containing much work._ A light & neat one, would, | These; apparently, are trifling matters to trouble you with; but, as it is the commencement of a new scene, it is desirable that the thing should take a [indecipherable] direction.__ I have therefore, upon the whole and since I began this letter, determined to direct M<sup>r</sup> M<sup>c</sup>Alpin to ^<sup>apply to,</sup> and follow your directions in making the Uniform. _ I should [undecipherable} prefer a heavy embroidery_ on one containing much work._ A light & neat one, would, | ||
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