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Daniel mentions that bowling is one of the only things he can do in his free time. He also talks about bumping into Bob Landeau, an acquiantance from Wisconsin. He also indicates that he is trying to get a furlough soon.

Daniel talks about New Mexico and how empty it is. He explains that he has seen ghost towns and abandoned gold mines, and also mentions that he is visiting Carlsbad Caves once he is back in Texas. He also talks about Mexico and its similarities to…

Daniel talks about having moved again, and explains that he might try to transfer to another branch of the service. He mentions that he is thinking of buying a motorcycle, and describes the climate.

Daniel explains that he has been moved again. He complains about being move around all the time, and mentions that some older soldiers are sick and tired of it. He also mentions that he finished school with a score of 96.

Daniel mentions that he is sending some money home to be put in the bank. He also explains that he has been having throat problems.

A friend of Daniel's writes to Mrs. Klapproth. He was in the same battery as Daniel for over three years and lost contact with him. He asked Mrs. Klapporth to send him Daniel's address.

Daniel explains that he did not write sooner because he was in the hospital with measles. He also mentions that there was an issue with his kidneys, which is why it took so long for him to get out. He also indicates that he is in a new camp, which he…

Daniel mentions that he is sending some of his clothes home so that he can send for them when he gets stationed elsewhere. He expresses his hope that he will start mechanics school soon so that he can have a trade when the war is over. He also…

Daniel mentions that he has arrived in Texas, and makes a few comments on the weather. He talks about missing his train in Chicago and having dinner there with his uncle Frank.

Daniel writes to his mother and says he is beginning to warm up to his new surroundings. He mentions that he is starting mechanics school soon, and indicates that he will become an instructor afterwards. He does not know where he will be sent next.