Daniel comments on Irvin breaking his arm. He asks if Irvin and Melvin would like shirts from Panama, and asks his mother if she received the money he sent.
Daniel mentions that he is sending some money to put flowers on his father's grave. He also comments on Irvin's cornet practice, and mentions that his throat is no longer bothering him.
Daniel describes the difficulties associated with being on alert. He talks about the work they are doing every day in Panama, and mentions that he recently developed more film rolls.