Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
John -- they were wool Indian leggings. See the oft-quoted Reid's 18th Century Highlanders for Mike Chappel's depiction of a 42nd Highlander in campaign dress during the French & Indian War.

T.
Yep. I have read/been told differing accounts as to their length (ie-> what was UNDER the kilt and not seen in period illustrations).

My PERSONAL belief, and the most logical and probable is that is is an out-and-out adoption of native leggings (as Todd said), for protection from the prickly bushes and plants. The "question" was mentioned because I've read/hear different. I agree with Todd.