What inference can the reader make about gen. Alfred terry and his relationship with Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer?

Alfred Terry was a Union General in the American civil war and he led to the victory of the troops because of his intelligence.

Explanation:

Alfred Terry led the troops in the American civil war and because of him they had won the war. He was an intelligent commander and had planned strategies how to direct the troops to organize the war and make the war win in their favor.

In the battle of little big horn, the Lieutenant colonel George A. Custer was ordered by the General Alfred Terry to scout ahead for enemy troops but he did not listen to the order and did not wait for the reinforcements. He decided to press on ahead showing that the two did not have very cordial relations and one did not listen to the other.