Gregg's division occupied a covering position near Samaria Church, on the road to Charles City, while Sheridan ferried Torbert's division and the supply train across the James at Douthat's Landing.
Gregg's division en dækkende position nær Samaria Church på vejen til Charles City mens Sheridan færgede Torberts division og forsyningstoget over floden James ved Douthat's Landing.