...d, and connecting with Buford at Barnett's Ford. The Rapidan 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 ...