Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the heat that accompanies the mandatory blackout, discussing business affairs of Medway Plantation, and describing a near disaster he experienced while surfing. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a cocktail party they attended at the officers club.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a concert she attended with friends in London, England, the atmosphere of the city during the war, and informing him of clothes and food shortages.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social activities and people she interacts with on a regular basis, speculating when the war will be over, and wondering what his birthday plans are.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his lack of regard for a man Gertrude believed could help her join him in Hawaii, the Navy rules preventing her from doing so, and assuring her he is trying every available avenue.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the speed of the mail and the letters arriving out of order, discussing the state of his tennis shoes, and a party he attended at a friends house.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her war job in Washington, her visit to Foxcroft school, and relaying news of their friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, thanking her for sending the items he had requested, advising her on taxes and business affairs of Medway Plantation, and advising her on how to best join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, explaining how some of his letters may sound a bit disjointed, encouraging her to stay in her current job, and discussing news of their family members. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the progress of the war, advising her on the business affairs of Medway Plantation and the placement of their children, and urging her to give up her notions of joining him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a new scheme to join him in Hawaii, a visit to “Nanny Tiffany,” and business affairs of Medway Plantation.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting how long it is taking her to go to England, advising her on what to do for their children, and recounting the events of an evening spent at the Outrigger beach club. Sidney continues in his letter to list all the people he has dined with, comparing the benefits of swimming versus playing tennis, and discussing the warm climate of Hawaii and the recent war news. This letter is a copy; the original was sent to London.
