Just saw this thread. I don't know where you are in your investigation concerning sourcing this material, but I have a suggestion. You can buy Government Tartan woven from the Wilson's pattern books from Peter MacDonald in Scotland. He is a tartan historian, and hand weaves historically correct material. He is a family friend of tartan historian Bob Martin, author of "All About Your Kilt", and Peter and his father are mentioned/discussed in that work. Several reenacting groups use his material for French and Indian War impressions, and 42nd Napoleonic. Also, he has some material in stock. I just ordered from him several weeks ago. He is a much better bet than a commercial weaver, a commercial weaver does not have the correct equipment to weave what Bob Martin calls a "web" of tartan, and the structure and finish of commercially machine woven material will not be period correct, and Peter MacDonald's hand woven material will be. Peter MacDonald's website is here: http://www.scottishtartans.co.uk/sales.htm
Good luck!
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