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U. S. CIVIL WAR
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GLENDALE MARKER
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GLENDALE (FRAYSER'S FARM)
In this vicinity the Union Army of the Potomac
made a stand on 30 June 1862, during its retreat
from the Chickahominy River toward the James
River. Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan posted
several Union divisions facing east and north to
protect this intersection, known locally as Riddell's
Shop. In the ensuing battle, Confederate divisions
commanded by Major Generals James Longstreet
and A. P. Hill attacked the Union divisions of Brig.
Gen. George A. McCall and Maj. Gen. Philip Kearney.
The action became hand-to-hand, the two sides
fighting with bayonets while they struggled for
possession of the Union artillery stationed nearby.
Late in the battle, McCall was captured near here
by soldiers of the 47th Virginia Infantry. The
Union line held, enabling McClellan to continue
his retreat.
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