respective states (Wert 38).
             In 1861, the War Department issued orders for West Point to graduate the Class of 1862 early. So, on June 24th, 1861, the "second half" of the Class of 1861 graduated, among them Custer. Custer graduated last in his class of 33 cadets. After graduation, Custer was appointed "Officer in Charge" of the summer encamp
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