...pidan was lined with cavalry pickets from Raccoon Ford to the forks of the Rappahannock above Falmouth; and in addition thereto, on the top of Thoroughfare Mountain, about half-way between Bayard and Buford , there was a signal station, which overlooked the whole country as far south as Orange Court House. On the morning of the 8th, Pope, who had in person arrived at Culpeper Court House, sent word...