Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding scheduled phone calls with Sidney every other week, plans for the children, her job, and her social activities in Washington.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a game of tennis he and Morris played, reporting the joy on the island over the end of the blackouts, and recounting the stories of he and Morris’s search for a house to buy. Sidney continues in his letter to describe one of the houses they had viewed with their real estate agent.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a dance he attended at the army canteen, where the manager was previously a lion tamer, and gives some of her back story. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss news of various family members and the possible sale of Medway Plantation after the war. 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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing how one of the buyers for his dress shop attacked Gertrude in a store, recounting the events of a party he had attended, and updating her on his difficulties being releases from the Navy.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the difficulties they are having with the mail, discusses the bravery of the Marines in the Tarawa battle, and lapses into a description of the island.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing where he is currently stationed in California and relaying gossip about a scuffle between a judge and a general.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing a letter about her he had received from their friend Ellen, relaying the events of a Sunday spent surfing and swimming at the Outrigger beach club, and recounting all the Hawaiian legends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his adventures boarding a battleship and recounting the events of the days spent on the ship. He continues in his letter to assure her that he made every attempt to have her join him in Hawaii and assure her of his love.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the Portugese ship she is crossing the ocean on for the first leg of her journey to London, England.
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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the inability for her to join him in Hawaii and his inability to procure leave. Sidney continues in his letter to describe how he believes they have not changed at all and what their lives will be like after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding her speculation as to when the war will be over and regarding her post war plans, encouraging her to again attempt joining him in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the movie, Lassie, that he recently saw in theaters and reductions that were made to his work load.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the Portugese ship they have boarded for the first leg of her journey to London, England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, rejoicing over the end of the blackouts, explaining how and why the islands will not be rationed, and the day he spent at the beach surfing alone because Morris was too tired.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, requesting news about a friend of theirs and describing how he spent his Easter Sunday. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the long walks he takes around the island.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing their life on the island and the atmosphere of the apartment building they purchased in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the duties of his Navy job, Morris’s poor health, the arrival of his brother, Armant, and exchanging news of friends and family.
