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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.

Daniel explains why he has not been made a Corporal yet and comments on some upcoming work he has to do. He also talks about some news from home relating to renovation and taxes.

Daniel arrived in Panama on January 4th, 1940, and on January 10th, Daniel sent his mother a signed card indicating that he had arrived safely.

Daniel comments on the cookies his mother sent him and mentions that he might be back in the United States before next Christmas. He also talks about some of the work he has been doing, comments on news from home, and asks what happened to his car…

Daniel writes about arriving in Panama and about some of the initial work he did. He describes some of the wildlife of Panama, as well as his journey from New York. He describes getting sick on the ship, and mentions that they stopped in Charleston,…

Daniel compliments a picture he received of Sherwood and Vic. He makes a few comments about life back in Wisconsin and mentions that he took out an insurance policy. Daniel mentions that he has lost weight since arriving in Panama.

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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 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.