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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a friend of his coming to visit and delivering news of the war atmosphere in the continental United States. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a day off he spent playing tennis and strolling around the island.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a sunburn she got by laying on the beach too long with a friend, relaying news of friends, and expressing her raptures over the play “Oklahoma.”
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a conversation he and Morris had with their real estate agent about a property and explaining the restrictions placed on the districts of Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing her social life, a dinner party she attended, how unfair it is that women’s roles in the war are being limited, and discussing the last letter she had from him.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social activities in London, England, the atmosphere of the city, the food shortages, and the house that she has found to rent.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, discussing the inflation issues, the possibility of a visit to Armant’s family in New Orleans, and his discovery of Armant’s daughter, Anne, hiding in their New York apartment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, congratulating her on her decision to take the job in London, England, discussing the plans for their financial affairs while she is abroad, and discussing how Medway Plantation should be run while they are both out of the country. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Sidney Legendre to George Buist regarding business negotiations on the topic of selling the government some of their acres.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, reflecting on whether or not she should participate in the war or stay with the children, her social activities, and news of their friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her frustrations with how slow the mail is, a Sunday afternoon spent golfing in the country with a friend, and her social activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe her war job in London, England, the atmosphere, and food and clothing shortages.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing how sick he and Morris are, their jobs, and the friends that have come to visit them recently. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the apartment house he and Morris are buying in Hawaii.
Letter from Jane Sanford Pansa to her sister, Gertrude Legendre, describing the news she had heard of Gertrude, relaying news of their friends, and questioning if it would be possible for them to meet up for a visit.
Letter from the National City Bank of New York to Gertrude Legendre acknowledging receipt of a cable she sent asking to be wired $1000 a month to her account in London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the weekend she spent at Watch Hill with the children and friends. Gertrude goes on to discuss business, her social life, and a few newspaper clippings she has enclosed.
A 1646 release written by John Rich to John Harleston from London, England discussing a discharge for Harleston's debts, quarrels, bonds, and judgements.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a conversation he and Morris had with their real estate agent about a property and explaining the restrictions placed on the districts of Hawaii. [Copy]
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on time they have spent together, relaying news of changes within their Navy jobs, and describing the beauty of the Hawaiian islands and plant life. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for the children and relay news of friends and family.
A letter from James Simons in London, England discussing soldiers suffering from dysentery, the skills but unsuccess of the attending surgeon, and asking for help from an "old negroe woman" who provided a remedy for the disease and Col. Gordon "had not lost a slave with it since she had attended the plantation hospital." The letter goes on stating that the French name for the plant is "Zezegery," resembles mint, how the plant is used, and the improvement of the soldiers. The other side of the letter written by James Simons states that a man from Jamaica identified the plant as the "Binnea" which is "cultivated in almost every plantation in this country by our negroes for their own use."
A letter from Matthew Bryan in London, England to John Ball Jr. discussing his nephew Henry's travels to Charleston, and a power of attorney document for a recovery of debt.
A letter from Michael Bryan in London, England to John Ball Jr. discussing his son Henry Bryan's travels to Charleston and asking for Ball to take Bryan under his protection.
Pencil sketches by Charleston-born architect William Martin Aiken. Primarily architectural elements from churches and museums and generally from Italy, though some are in England and France.
This circa 1913 photograph was taken in London, England, and shows Francine's family on her father's side. First row, left to right: Aunt Pearl (Paula) Laufer (Lefer); Joseph Laufer (Lefer) (Francine's cousin); Alice Ajzensztark (Francine's aunt); Anna Ajzensztark (Francine's cousin). Back row, left to right: Henri Ajzensztark (Francine's cousin); David Ajzensztark (Francine's cousin); Mortre Mendel Ajzensztark (Francine's father); Max Ajzensztark (Francine's uncle).
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of their friends and fires near Medway Plantation and discussing the progress of the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, asking him questions about his life in Hawaii, news of the war, and her social activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a fire that occurred at Spring Grove, one of their plantation properties, and relaying news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing his most recent letter, describing her social activities and their daughter, Bokara, relaying news of family and friends, particularly the progress of her sister-in-law, Nancy’s, pregnancy.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, asking where he is stationed if he has been removed from Hawaii, asking him not be upset with her for expressing her jealousy, and describing how much she misses him. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the last letter she had received from him and relay news she had heard from their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her various dinner plans, trips to the country to hunt, and her plans for a Christmas dinner party.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the “plumeria” flower on the front of the card, discussing their plans for New Years Eve, and the difficulty to obtain wine in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the khaki clothes of their uniform and the transition period their office is going through.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her job transfer to London, England, her current life in Washington, and discussing where they should live after the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life, news of their friends, and describing shortages in the United States.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how she wishes to have another dog, informing him of the liquor shortages in London, England and of her social activities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a friend of his coming to visit and delivering news of the war atmosphere in the continental United States. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a day off he spent playing tennis and strolling around the island. [Copy]
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing which organization she could possibly join in order to be sent to join him in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her birthday celebrations, plans for a victory garden, and another scheme to potentially join him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss Sidney’s life in Hawaii and reflect on how much she misses him.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing time spent in Lisbon while awaiting passage from Portugal to London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her plans for their children and asking Sidney questions about his life in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the lack of news about the Pacific war and the war atmosphere of London, England, her social activities, and where they will live after the war. Gertrude continues in her letter to reiterate how she wishes to have a dog and the conditions of her house in London.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the rules that have prevented her from joining him in Hawaii, updating her on his job with the Navy, discussing surfing and when he believes he will be able to start surfing again.
Letter from Jane Sanford Pansa to her sister, Gertrude Legendre, delivering news of their family and friends and of her social activities. Jane continues in her letter to tell Gertrude of the British officers coming through the area stopping to play polo with her husband, Mario.
