The Confederate Wood Drum canteen shown here is very neatly carved "J.F. Leonard Co C 5 Reg NC CSA” into one face, and simply "UJ” in a poor hand is carved into the other face.

There is a paper label affixed to the canteen’s face which simply reads: "JOHNNY” This was probably done by Yankee veterans to display it as a war trophy in a GAR meeting hall. Indicating that it was captured from J.F. Leonard during the War.

I have been unable to readily find the record for the soldier because he could be in the 5^th infantry, 5^th cavalry, or one of the units that absorbed the 5^th NC, such as the 63^rd North Carolina, or the 15^th North Carolina and will take much research, for which I do not have the time, to track him down.

The canteen is in excellent condition, even retaining its original pewter mouthpiece. It is missing one of the sling loops. Though I have not identified the specific soldier, he was no doubt a brave son of North Carolina who did his duty to his state and people.

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