The 1st Illinois advanced west on Munson Hill Road towards Centerville town. As soon as it was visible to Cleburne's Brigade, the Alabamans advanced out to engage them. The 1st halted and deployed at a house on the northeast corner of the town, where it is entered by Munson Hill Road. The 1st Alabama stopped and engaged from a wheat field to the southeast of the 1st Illinois, as the 2nd Alabama moved through some woods to the rear of the 1st on its way to take position on the right of Cleburne's line.
The 2nd took a long time coming into line. As the 1st Alabama continued to take fire, it suddenly broke and fled to the east and left the field. The 2nd Alabama came into position in an orchard just east of the 1st Illinois to find it is the sole Confederate regiment left on the field. (The 1st will reform at East Troy on the 20th.)
The fight continues. Neither side has hit its breaking point, but the action is not a very close contest.
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