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Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, July 12, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, July 15, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, August 15, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, August 26, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, September 4, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, September 15, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, September 30, 1940
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, October 10, 1940
Daniel mentions that they have begun putting up the roof to the new barracks, and he comments on cabbage prices back home. He also discusses new building projects back at home, and comments on the rapid pace of change.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, November 5, 1940
Daniel mentions that he has been on alert a lot recently. He also talks about training with officers from South America and Puerto Rico, as well as the building of the barracks. Daniel also talks about the camera he uses.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Amador, Canal Zone, December 9, 1940
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.