A letter from Daniel P. Mason to his sister Abby J. Mason written while he was stationed at Camp Parapet in Carrollton, Louisiana. Daniel writes in response to Abby's previous letter and mentions Uncle David and M. Philbrick as well as Uncle Stevenson and his horse, Sam. Daniel expresses his gratitude regarding the stamps that Abby sent him and writes about the possibility of Abby and Mary attending school in the spring.