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The battle at Blis Creek Fort was one in which both armies displayed great heroism; most of the Federal troops that made the first attack, were killed as the Confederates seemed to be irresistible. After rushing up reinforcements, the Federals were successful in capturing it and a large number of "Rebels."
"'Why do they call you Blister? she asks, lookin' up from a letter. "'That's a nickname, I says. "'Oh, she says, 'n' goes on readin'. When she gets through she hands the letters to me. 'They seem to have a lot of confidence in you, Blis Mr. Jones, she says. "'Stick to Blister, I says, ''n' I'll always come when I'm called. "'Very well, Blister, she says.
He left, but the majority of the slaves remained with the troops. They were enroute to Barnswell, South Carolina, to seize Blis Creek Fort that was held by the Confederates. As the Federal troops marched ahead, they were followed by the volunteer slaves.
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