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Object Name |
Canteen |
Catalog Number |
0985.02.00123 |
Description |
U.S. Model 1858 smooth side canteen, three sling loops, no sling, pewter spout, Case Patent Filter stopper of cork and tin. |
Material |
tin/cork |
Dimensions |
H-10 D-2.75 Dia-7.5 inches |
Owned |
Charles Seton Fleming |
Owner Regiment |
2nd Florida Infantry, Co. G |
Made |
Unknown |
Event |
Battle of Cold Harbor / Second Cold Harbor |
Provenance |
This canteen was carried by Captain Charles Seton Fleming. He served in 2nd Florida Infantry, Co. G, during the war. He was killed at the Battle of Cold Harbor / Second Cold Harbor, and was buried on the battlefield with this canteen. He was disinterred and placed in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA on June 3, 1893. |
People |
Fleming, Charles Seton |
Search Terms |
Overland Campaign Battle of Cold Harbor / Second Cold Harbor |
Subjects |
Burials Casualties, War Dead persons War casualties |