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Daniel describes the weather patterns in Texas, and mentions how difficult it is to deal with. He also talks about driving to a town in Mexico and having a great time there.

Daniel talks about some of the work he has been doing, and mentions how many new recruits they are getting. He speculates that the war might be over before they have finished training. He also mentions how much he misses home.

Daniel talks about how busy he is now that he is back in Texas. He mentions that there is not much to do anymore. He also talks about his train ride and how filthy it was.

Daniel explains that he could have gone on furlough already, but that he wanted to collect his pay first. He talks about wanting to buy a cheap car before heading home. He also mentions having a good time recently.

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

Daniel writes to let his mother know that he finally found some spurs to send to the kids back in Wisconsin. He also mentions pricing some saddles, but indicates that the quality was not ideal.

Daniel talks about the pictures he has taken. He mentions that one of his fellow soldiers got a furlough recently, and expresses his hope that he will get one soon as well. He mentions that he might be going to Louisiana soon. Finally, he describes…

Daniel expresses his desire for more of his mother's fudge. He also mentions that he is still looking for spurs to send to his brothers back home. He indicates that he is back in the desert.