Houghton Letter 1862-10-27 Page 2

christians in school and
also took an high honor in
his class. He went out as first
lieutenant in a Connecticut
Regiment and was in the Antietam.
The Captain being killed he
had command of the company.
They said he behave with great
courage throughtout the Battle. About
a week ago he had the diptheria
and lived but a short time. His
name was S H Thompson.
The other was in my class
in Arithmetic and a very nice
young man. I met him
in Boston when I was with
you on Washington he was on
his was to camp then. He
belong here and was brought
home. He was buried yesterday.
Another young man named
J.G. Smith that was here
last term has been wounded

in the arm but how severely
I have not heard.
The war still goes on and the
bravest and most talented young
men are killed. How many
there are that now sleep wrapt
in glory nevermore too wake
untill the last Trumpet shall
sound. That would but for this
war have written high on the
scroll of fame and how many
more the country
will need before the cruel war
is at an end no one knows
but I hope not many.

Please give my regards
to Mrs Warren.
I hope you will excuse my
mistakes because it is rather
late.
Yours Truly
Eugene C. Houghton