Frayser’s
Farm - Glendale
Other Names: Glendale, Frayser's Farm, Nelson’s Farm,
Charles City Crossroads, White Oak Swamp, New Market Road, Riddell's Shop
Location: Henrico County
Campaign: Peninsula Campaign (March-September 1862)
Date(s): June 30,
1862
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan [US]; Gen. Robert E. Lee [CS]
Forces Engaged: Armies
Estimated Casualties: 6,500 total
Description: This is the fifth of the Seven Days’ Battles.
On June 30, Huger’s, Longstreet’s, and A. P. Hill’s divisions converged on the retreating Union army in
the vicinity of Glendale or Frayser’s Farm. Longstreet’s and Hill’s attacks penetrated the Union defense
near Willis Church, routing McCall’s division. McCall was captured. Union counterattacks by Hooker’s and
Kearny’s divisions sealed the break and saved their line of retreat along the Willis Church Road. Huger’s advance
was stopped on the Charles City Road. "Stonewall" Jackson's divisions were delayed by Franklin at White Oak Swamp. Confederate Maj. Gen. T. H. Holmes made a feeble attempt to turn
the Union left flank at Turkey Bridge but was driven back by Federal gunboats in the James River. Union generals Meade and
Sumner and Confederate generals Anderson, Pender, and Featherston were wounded. This was Lee’s best chance to cut off
the Union army from the James River. That night, McClellan established a strong position on Malvern Hill.
Result(s): Inconclusive (Union withdrawal continued.)
Source: National Park Service
