Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the early Christmas he had with the children in New York while he was in the continental United States on leave. Sidney continues in his letter to recount events of his and Morris’s trip to New Orleans. This letter was written to Gertrude while she was a prisoner of war in Europe and was likely to have been received in the packet that was given to her upon her escape and return to the continental United States.
A letter from Joseph Habersham, United States Postmaster General, to Joseph Clay, Savannah, Georgia mentioning high prices of American goods, including rice, abroad. Signature of Joseph Habersham.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her arrival in London, England. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe the atmosphere of London in war time and deliver news of their friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing her escape from internment as a prisoner of war in Europe and a possible scheme for her to join him in Hawaii, and relaying news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying her unhappiness and how it feels to be separated from him, the guests she encountered at a dinner party, and a cocktail party she threw.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a dream he had about her, debate about the war he had with a coworker, and how he has aged during the war. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the business affairs of the dress shop he has purchased in Hawaii and advise her on who to talk to in Washington about joining him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a trip she recently took to Virginia with friends and speculating over whether or not she should join the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs).
Letter from “Jeanne” to Gertrude Legendre discussing how she is arranging her home for the people who have rented it and inquiring of Gertrude what kind of war job she should get in Washington.
