If these movements were promptly made, and no unnecessary delay took place, it was expected that the Federal army would be brought to bay in the White-Oak Swamp, and a final victory be achieved by the Confederates.
These complicated movements were soon in full progress, and at various points on the line of retreat fierce fighting ensued.

General Magruder, advancing to Savage Station, an important depot of Federal stores, on the York River Railroad, encountered on the 29th, the powerful Federal rear-guard, which fought obstinately until night, when it retired.

Next day Generals Longstreet and A.P.Hill had pushed down the Long Bridge road, and on the next day (June 30th) came on the retreating column which was vigorously engaged.

From the character of the ground, little, however, was effected.

The enemy fought with obstinate courage, and repulsed every assault.