Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a report he had heard about a woman escaping the German guard to cross the border into Switzerland and asking if the escaped woman was her. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a meeting he had with an old friend and discuss what has occurred on his side, as it pertains to her capture and release. This letter was written to Gertrude when she was a prisoner of war in Europe and was likely to have been received in the package that was given to her upon her escape and return to the continental United States.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a pair of earrings she recently bought at Cartier and her disappointment at already losing one down a subway vent.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding life in New York after her return from Europe, the return of a friend from the war, and the week she spent with their relatives, Katherine and Charlie. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss a possible scheme to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, questioning her on how she was able to host a cocktail party, regarding news of Hawaii, and discussing plans for the children. Sidney continues in his letter to describe his Navy job and responsibilities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, praising how she describes her social activities in her letters and how well she has positioned the children for a wonderful summer at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a house he and Morris had visited and providing her advice on various aspects of her life; from exercise to obtaining a taxi cab.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on their hunting parties at Medway Plantation, rejoicing over the photographs of Gertrude and Bokara he had received, and recounting the events of a Sunday off from work spent swimming at the Outrigger beach club. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a drive he and Morris took around the island, the game of tennis they played, and their cooking competitions at the apartment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a quarantine as a result of an outbreak of Dengue fever, an incident where a plane flew into a bus of people, and an afternoon he spent playing tennis with a friend. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss what soldiers will do after the war. [Copy]
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her job transfer to London, England, s new scheme for her to possibly join him in Hawaii, and her social life.
