7 April 1862

Monday, 7th Rainy. Last night Gen. Buell's forces, about 24,000, were brought over the river and Gen. Lew Wallace also came up on the right and the battle commenced again furiously. We flanked them on the right, turned them back and then they pressed our center very strongly, but we held them in check and at last they gave way and our boys joined in close. Reinforcements kept coming up and we kept them on the go until we can but just hear the artillery. We have taken many prisoners and some officers, and Gen. Johnston is also killed. The news comes in very encouragingly all the time. Gen. Grant now collected the cavalry, about 8000 strong, and dashed down upon the right of the rebel line and routed them completely, so that it became a perfect run. Then the cavalry picked up many of the stragglers. We retook our artillery and much of theirs. Night closes in and the rebels are still retreating.

[Record of Events, Field & Staff and Companies, 9 Reg't Ill Inf]
Apr 7 In obedience to orders the 9 Regt moved forward with (Pugh?) Brig and in compliance with orders the 9 Regt moved toward the left of our lines to support (Col Marsh?). Entire loss of the Regt killed 61, wounded 287, missing 5.