[1] Leatherwood saved his uniform and cap following the war and often wore them on special occasions.

[3] While he was small of stature, standing 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) and weighing 130 pounds (59 kg), he was considered an individual full of "valor and grit".

[1] In 1869, Leatherwood moved to Tucson, Arizona Territory and lived there for the rest of his life.

In addition to his mining interests, Leatherwood built a ranch in the Santa Catalinas.

[5] In 1885, Leatherwood represented Pima County in the Council (upper house) during the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature.