As McClellan's army reached the outskirts of Richmond, a minor battle occurred at Hanover Court House, but it was followed by a surprise attack by Johnston at the Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks.
Da McClellan's hær nærmede sig udkanten af Richmond, kom det til et mindre slag ved Hanover Court House, men det blev fulgt op af et overraskelsesangreb fra Johnston i slaget ved Seven Pines (også kaldet Fair Oaks).