Today in Florida During the Civil War …

January 15

1864 The federal schooner, U.S.S. Beauregard, today captured the British schooner, Minnie, about twenty miles south of Mosquito Inlet. The captured ship was carrying a cargo of salt, liquors, and earthenware.

1864 Captain John Westcott of the 2nd Florida Infantry Battalion has been promoted to major by the ConfederateWar Department. His effective date of rank will be January 24, 1863.

1865 Florida units attached to the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederate) were engaged in heavy fighting today at Petersburg, Virginia.