 Complete the following phrase:  After Early and Breckinridge who was now able to ride a horse chased Hunter more than sixty miles away from the city, Lee ordered them to clear the Union forces from the Shedoah Valley, then cross into Maryland and probe the defenses of Washington, D.C. Union forces only serious attempt to turn back the expedition came at the Battle of Monocacy on July 9. Confederate troops were delayed, but ultimately prevailed and continued toward Washington. They were defeated at the 