Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a law suit they are planning to bring against the government, business affairs of Medway Plantation, and telling her of the drills they have to do on the Navy ship every morning. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss teaching their relative, Fifi, how to do the bookkeeping after her husbands death and a lunch he and Morris had with their Aunt Kate.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her trips to the Chevy Chase country club to play tennis and her attempts to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her war job in London, England, and expressing envy over his station in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a weekend she spent golfing in the country with friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her despair at not being allowed to join him in Hawaii, she describes the climate of Washington, and writing about the condition of Medway Plantation.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, lamenting that she can’t join him in Hawaii, and reminiscing on times they were together. Gertrude continues in her letter to contemplate where they should live after the war, should they sell Medway Plantation. In her letter, Gertrude also informs Sidney of her social activities and invitations to dine.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, encouraging her to join the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), explaining how it is impossible for him to obtain shore leave any time soon, and discussing plans for the children to go to New Orleans, Louisiana for the winter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, lamenting that they were unable to find a way for him to join them in Hawaii, describing their lives on the island, and reporting Gertrude’s laments over being unable to join them in Hawaii, as well.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding news of their friend, Henry Luce, a conversation he had with the chief of staff about the best way to heat a house, and his transfer to a school in the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, supporting her decision to joining the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and describing the interior of his office building and the activities of those who work there.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, informing her of an acquaintance he had made on the Admiral’s staff, describing a luau he had attended, and explaining his reluctance to be social as he is happy to just spend time with his brother. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss their business affairs, the lack of food shortage in Hawaii, and lamenting that he may be an old man before the war is over. He also describes the bliss of being away from the woes of Medway Plantation, his love of the island, and delivers the most recent news of Morris’s pregnant wife, Nancy.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a few possible schemes to have her join him in Hawaii, discussing how he anticipates the office to change under new leadership, and recounting the events of his day spent swimming and surfing at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to lament the poor food they had been served at the Outrigger beach club and describe his and Morris’s first attempts at playing volleyball.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a weekend she spent at the Watch Hill cottage with their daughters, her social activities, news of friends, and discussing his life in Hawaii.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a new scheme for her to possibly join him in Hawaii, discussions of the front lines of the Pacific and African wars, and descriptions of the outfits her courier wears. Additional pages are missing.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing a speech made by Churchill, her war job, and delivering news of friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing what he now looks like and trying to dissuade Gertrude of her ideals on how he looks. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the war and Gertrude’s trip to their friend Polly’s.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her not to attempt to dodge the censor, describing his average day, and providing her with a detailed description of the island. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a day off spent touring the island, playing tennis, and relaxing at the country club.