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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 responds to news about the family farm, and thanks his mother for sending pictures of the farm. He also mentions that he might have to stay in the army for longer than expected.

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 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 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 discusses news from home and talks about getting a gift for Irvin's birthday if he has time. He mentins again that the canal is extremely well-guarded, and that he doubts there is a chance anyone could get through it by force.

Daniel answers a question his family had about his letters, and mentions that food can be preserved if it is wrapped up properly. He also indicates that the Panama Canal is very well guarded, with more guns being brought in every day.

Daniel responds to news from back home, and reminds his mother to let him know what happened to his car. He emphasizes that he is sick of asking about the car, and that he wants to know what happened to it.

Daniel mentions it is his first Saturday off since arriving in Panama. He talks about the persistent rain, his daily work and his health issues.

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.