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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 sends his mother the negative of a picture he took while in Panama. He describes the warm weather and his duties. Daniel mentions that he reads the Kenosha newspaper three times a week while in Panama, and once again reminds his mother about…

Daniel describes the rush of activity at the news that they were going to set sail for Panama soon. He reminds Sherwood to sell his car once again, and describes the elaborate meal he had for Christmas.

Daniel thanks his mother for sending over cookies along with her last letter and mentions that he is recovering from his abscessed tooth. He discusses his job in the warehouse and the promotions that he has received in his short time working at the…

Daniel talks about going to church in Fort Slocum, as well as some new friends he made. He describes a job he had cleaning dishes and his daily routine. He mentions that he is planning to go to New Rochelle on a day pass, and reminds his mother to…

Daniel reminds his family to write to him once in a while. He talks about a job he got working in a warehouse, as well as a tooth he had removed.

Daniel writes about some of his duties while stationed at Fort Slocum. He reminds his mother to quickly arrange for the sale of his car so that he can have money for Christmas.

Daniel sends his first letter after enlisting in the US military from Fort Slocum, NY. He describes a day in the life of a new recruit, including medical examinations and food.

A newspaper cutout of an article about the American defenses along the Panama Canal.

A newspaper cutout of an article about Americans in Panama called "Yankees Pioneer in Panama."