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