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Daniel comments on news from home and discusses some of his medical issues. He mentions that it is unlikely that he will be coming home soon, and indicates that he will be receiving a pay raise in the near future.

Daniel mentions that he has received a pay raise and sends some photos along with his letter. He asks his mother to send him a newspaper once a week, and comments on the weather in Wisconsin.

Daniel talks about building a new barracks and crop prices back home. He responds to news about friends and family back home, and reminds Irvin to write him more often. He also describes an encounter he had with two M.P.'s that left him injured.

Daniel mentions that he is going to have to wait until his next furlough opportunity. He also reminds his mother that he is sending the pictures he took in Panama back home. He also asks his mother to send some of the pictures he took while he was in…

Daniel talks about going to school again. He discusses how easy it was for him with all of his previous experience. He also mentions that his outfit was inspected by a team from Virginia. Daniel also mentions that he thinks he will not be able to…

Daniel mentions that he has arrived in Texas, and makes a few comments on the weather. He talks about missing his train in Chicago and having dinner there with his uncle Frank.

Daniel mentions that he is sending some of his clothes home so that he can send for them when he gets stationed elsewhere. He expresses his hope that he will start mechanics school soon so that he can have a trade when the war is over. He also…

Daniel talks about the spurs he sent home and explains why he is not sending money home this month.

Daniel writes to his mother and says he is beginning to warm up to his new surroundings. He mentions that he is starting mechanics school soon, and indicates that he will become an instructor afterwards. He does not know where he will be sent next.

Daniel mentions that bowling is one of the only things he can do in his free time. He also talks about bumping into Bob Landeau, an acquiantance from Wisconsin. He also indicates that he is trying to get a furlough soon.