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Daniel sends his first letter after leaving Fort Amador. He discusses the work he and his fellow soldiers have been ordered to do, and describes the oppressive weather conditions and the terrain surrounding Rio Hato.

Daniel writes a lengthy letter in which he touches on why he does not write more often. He also inquires as to why he has not heard from his brothers in so long. He discusses his weight and Sherwood's upcoming wedding. He asks a number of questions,…

Daniel sends a short letter along with some money for his family as a Christmas gift.

Daniel mentions that he has begun work as an assitant carpenter. He asks for various updates from home, and mentions he is going to write a letter to Irvin.

Daniel responds to news about the family farm and crop prices. He talks about friends and family back home, and also mentions that he has been saving some of his money.

Daniel writes a letter to his mother after returning to the battery, and mentions he was very ill at one point in Rio Hato. He explains his nickname "Hardrock Klapproth" to his mother, and talks about his duties as a Corporal.

Daniel talks about how much he loved the cookies his mother sent him, and he mentions that he had to hide them in his footlocker to keep them away from his fellow soldiers. He comments on possibly being sent to a new battery, and discusses more news…

Daniel talks about working as a carpenter, and sends a menu of the Thanksgiving dinner he had in Panama. He also asks his mother to send a box of cookies for Christmas.

Daniel comments on the speed of the postal service, and mentions that many products are cheaper in Panama than in the United States. He describes his daily routine in great detail, and describes some of the costs he has incurred.

Daniel responds to certain things his mother wrote to him and comments on how well fed he is in Panama. He asks his mother to save a copy of the Panama Coast Artillery News which he sent home.