On the far right flank, Hood's corps moved into position near New Hope Church, northeast of Dallas. Hood posted Hindman's division on the left flank and Stevenson's division on the right flank. Stewart's division deployed in the center, reinforced by one of Stevenson's brigades.
On the right flank, Hood's troops positioned themselves near New Hope Church, northeast of Dallas. Hood assigned Hindman's division to the left flank and Stevenson's division to the right flank. Stewart's division deployed in the center, reinforced by one of Stevenson's brigades.