Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the family who sat across from him at a luau, expressing his concern for her safety in London, England with all the bombings, and discussing plans for their children. He continues to explain his lack of leave to Gertrude and lament that he does not know when he will next be able to return to the mainland.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her plans and meetings with various officials in her attempt to join Sidney in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life, plans for the children to stay with his sister-in-law, Olive, for the winter, and her war job.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing what he now looks like and trying to dissuade Gertrude of her ideals on how he looks. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the war and Gertrude’s trip to their friend Polly’s.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how unhappy she is to be separated from him and apologizing for being irrational. Gertrude continues to discuss the business and troubles in managing Medway Plantation’s affairs.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a book he had recently read and arguing multiple points as to why they should sell Medway Plantation after the war. This letter is a copy sent to New York.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, responding to what she had said in her last letter, his activities in Hawaii, describing his job, and expressing how much he misses her.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her escape from internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Sidney continues in his letter to express his continued love of the island and a scheme to possibly join him in Hawaii. He also recounts a story of a softball game he and Morris participated in at a picnic with men from their section.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, thanking her for the flowers she sent, discussing business affairs and plans for the children, and informing her of his social activities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her to sell Medway Plantation if she can, describing the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing the possibility of them living in Hawaii after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to tell her of a friend from New Orleans coming to visit and their social activities.
