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Daniel wishes Melvin a happy birthday, and mentions he sent him some money.

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.