Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing a day dream she had of them being together while on the train from the Watch Hill cottage to New York City. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a weekend she spent at the Watch Hill cottage with the children, her social activities, relaying news of their friends, and informing him of her schedule for the rest of the day.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, discussing his life in Hawaii, recommending she find an assistant for her job and also that she uses the dictaphone machines for letter writing. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for the children, the family dogs, and news of their friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding an outdoor concert she had attended, day dreaming of their lives if she could join him in Hawaii, and her war job. Gertrude continues to discuss the life he has described to her in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing plans for the children before she leaves for a job overseas, describes Morris’s leadership style and how he admires it, and lamenting his lack of a day off every week. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the battle of Guadalcanal, as was told to him by their friend and neighbor, Ben Finney, arguing that they should sell Medway Plantation after the war, and recounting the contents of a card he received from their daughter, Landine. Sidney also discusses her proposed changes in staff at Medway Plantation and for their children.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her job transfer to London, England, relaying news of the children’s summer at Watch Hill, and delivering news of their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of Medway Plantation and their children. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a scheme which could potentially allow her to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the house she is currently renting in Washington, news of the war, items she will ship him, shortages, and news of friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, comparing their various physical activities, informing her of how she will be unable to join him, and listing out reasons why he believes she should take the job in London, England. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss arrangements for their business affairs and again urging her to go to England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her return to the continental United Sates after her internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Sidney continues on in his letter to day dream of her being able to join him in Hawaii and the possibility of the family living there after the war and requesting that she visit Medway Plantation. He also discusses her prisoner of war escape into Switzerland.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the consequences for those naval officers who have attempted to have their dependents join them in Hawaii, dissuading her of her ideal of him as a surfing, hula dancing, guitar playing man of the islands, and describing how he and Morris spend the majority of their days. Sidney continues in his letter to describe how their office is emptying of officers and illustrate how purple hearts are distributed. This letter is a copy sent to the American Embassy in London, England.
