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A friend of Daniel's writes to Mrs. Klapproth. He was in the same battery as Daniel for over three years and lost contact with him. He asked Mrs. Klapporth to send him Daniel's address.

Daniel mentions standing review for President Roosevelt. He talks about the weather and his plans to train as a mechanic. He makes some comments about life back in Wisconsin.

Daniel explains why products in Panama are so cheap, and reminds his mother to take care of her health. He mentions that he wants to show Sherwood how they shoot in the army. Daniel also describes the feeling of hearing the National Anthem, and also…

Daniel comments on the weather back in Wisconsin and mentions that he hopes to be home soon. He talks about the weather in Texas, and also mentions that there is not much to do in the local town.

Daniel mentions that he is in a new outfit in the same location. He talks about not wanting to be a Cadre Sgt., and that he would rather go back to being a Mortar Sgt in Fort Bliss. He also mentions that he does not know when he will get his…

Daniel talks about his current training schedule. He also mentions that his training ends on December 23, so he hopes to be home for Christmas. He also mentions that he has a cold.

Daniel describes some of his training, and mentions that it is particularly gruelling. He hopes to be home in time for the new year, and mentions that he received some letters from home.

Daniel mentions that he sent some cigarettes home and inquires about a package he sent home a while ago. He says he expects to leave his current camp soon. He briefly talks about the weather.

Daniel answers a question his mother had about gas outfits. He mentions that he might be in Alabama soon.

Daniel writes for the last time, and explains that he is not sure when he will be able to go home. He talks about his health, and mentions that his legs are hurting again.