Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a weekend she spent in the city, news of the European war, rations, letters from Rose about Medway Plantation, and Miss Evans about the children.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her thoughts on where they should live after the war, her social life in Washington, and her job. Gertrude continues to describe how the children are doing and speculate as to when the war will be over.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, rejoicing that there had been news that Gertrude was safe, recounting the events of his day off spent at the beach, relaying the news he received in a letter from their relative, Fifi, and discussing the events that transpired when a doctor of diseases stayed with them for the night. 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, responding to the last letter he received from her, stating that Hawaii should be where they spend their lives after the war, and describing the meals at the Outrigger beach club. Sidney continues in his letter to lament the departure of his second tennis opponent and describe their current office layout.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the “night blooming cereus” flower on the front of the card. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the upkeep of the apartment building he and Morris purchased, discussing the ideas of a man he was giving a ride, and lament the slow speed of the mail.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting his inability to return to the continental United States to be with her on Christmas, describing an exchange he had with a man trying to retrieve a multilith machine, Morris’s cooking, and the previous day at work.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, praising their housekeeper, Rose, discussing Medway Plantation business affairs, describing her job and general business affairs.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding news she has received from him about his back and having their brother, Armant, to join them in Hawaii. Gertrude continues to describe her social life and the climate of London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social outings, money management, and a gift she received that day from Sidney. She goes on to describe her day spent with the children, news of various family members, and discussing the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social outings with generals and reminiscing on time they spent together at Medway Plantation.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a Sunday she spent golfing in the English countryside with her friends, discussing his life in Hawaii and news of their friends. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the war and speculate its conclusion.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her birthday celebrations, plans for a victory garden, and another scheme to potentially join him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss Sidney’s life in Hawaii and reflect on how much she misses him.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life while working for the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.) in London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the rarity and cost of some items in London and the dinner she went to with Ben Finney.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reflecting on which organization she should join, possibly the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), as a method of joining him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of their friends and family, speculate over the wonderful summer the children will have at Watch Hill, and lamenting her own wanderlust.
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, describing the lack of war atmosphere on the island, relaying the contents of a letter he received from Landine, and recounting the events of a party he and Morris threw for their brother, Armant. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the beauty of the island and discuss plans for where their children are to spend the winter.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding family news, her job in Washington and her upcoming trip to Medway Plantation to hunt ducks.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, encouraging her to take one day off a week from her job, discussing a possible coordination of their leave, and describing what he thinks the children are doing at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a dinner they had with Armant and some of the ships officers and relaying a story of how they almost lost their car to the sea as a result of Morris not applying the parking brake.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, ranting against the Navy policy barring wives from joining their husbands in Hawaii and providing him news of friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a day spent outside with friends playing soccer, family members visiting her in the city, and discussing the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding news of various friends and family and a dinner party she had attended the night before.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding news of their friends, her job transfer to London, England, and discussing her current job in Washington. Gertrude includes her future address and the address of the cottage in Watch Hill where the children are living.
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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, commenting on her weekend spent with a friend, the weather, and his brother, Morris’s, habits. Sidney continues in his letter to rant against the Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (BOQ) new rule that they will only serve 250 men per meal, thusly causing him to miss dinner, and requesting news for some of their friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the morning off he spent riding a horse around the Hawaiian island on which he’s stationed and reminiscing on times they had spent riding together on Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the rest of his day spent at the beach and writing to her while enjoying the weather from the porch of their apartment.
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.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her packing and travel plans for her job transfer to London, England, asking him questions about their life in Hawaii, and wishing she had a different, more exciting, war job.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding how the Navy will still not allow her to join him in Hawaii, describing the difficulties to keep a cook in their apartment house and the improvements they are making to the building.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing he and Morris’s Thanksgiving dinner and a party they attended on the west coast. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss what he believes their lives will be like after the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing time spent in Lisbon while awaiting passage from Portugal to London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing time spent in Lisbon while awaiting passage from Portugal to London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing a puppy she has purchased, discussing he war in Africa, her social activities, and a visit to Middleburg to visit their daughter, Landine. Gertrude continues in her letter to lecture him on how to care for himself better, so as to get rid of his cold, and relay news of their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a dinner party she helped throw for generals and colonels and other social events she has attended.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, lamenting how slow the mail is, the atmosphere and blackouts of London, England, and the lack of war news. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe some of her social activities and conversations with people about the war and politics. She also describes the food shortages, how much she misses Sidney, and how busy she is at her new war job.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the monopoly on building houses in Hawaii, advising her to stick with her plans to go to England, and advising her to sell Medway Plantation if she had the opportunity. Sidney continues in his letter to detail a directive that was sent to all navy personnel regarding leave.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing Christmas in Hawaii and how slow the work day was on account of all the civilian workers having Christmas Day off from work.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the events of a day off he and Morris spent playing tennis, the apartment house they had purchased, and what eh wishes his life to be after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the end of the war, the events of Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day), and his new responsibility of handing out awards for the Navy.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her on how to proceed in her work for the government, describing a new game, and recounting the events of a party he and Morris attended at the Officer’s Club.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting her captivity in Europe, detailing business affairs of Medway Plantation, and describing a party he is attending that evening. 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, complimenting her description of a baseball game she attended, advising her on legal matters to do with the government attempts to seize parts of Medway Plantation, and speculating what their lives will be after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to praise how efficient she has become and describe his life on the island.
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.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, remarking on news of the children she wrote about in her last letter, describing the events of his work day, and recounting a story of their sections reporting an American air field as a Japanese air field.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the news he has heard of his sister and brother-in-law, Jane Sanford Pansa and Mario Pansa, discussing the business aspects of running Medway Plantation, and praising their family friend, Polly, for how generous she is to their family. 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 he believes he worked himself to illness, reminiscing on Christmases past, inquiring whether she had received his gifts and if she sent him some Victrola records. Sidney continues in his letter to relay the news they had received about Washington through a letter written to Morris and discuss the presidential address made over the radio that night.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a dinner party she threw, renewed hopes for traveling overseas, and lamenting a broken air conditioner. Gertrude continues to comment on his life in Hawaii and describe her own social life in Washington.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding his departure for Hawaii, his trip, and a book he was reading. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss their relative, Fifi’s, plans for moving back to New Orleans after the death of her husband.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social outings with generals and a planned trip with friends to Medway Plantation.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the construction occurring in her office and her social life in London, England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the last letter he had received from her about her hunting trip to Medway Plantation and recounting his social activities, or explaining the lack thereof. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the current work atmosphere of his Navy job, discuss his Christmas plans, and lamenting her difficulties on the mainland.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his first week spent at gunnery school, the island, and a movie, Bermuda Passage, he had gone to see.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, wondering whether or not she is going to London, England, complimenting her arrangements for the children, and advising her on how to handle the business affairs. Sidney continues in his letter to speculate when the war will end and agreeing that after the war, they should try to move westward.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing he and Morris’s Navy job and how every one refers to them as “the Legendre boys.” Sidney continues in his letter to recount a story of he and Morris trying to bounce the Christmas gift she had sent them on the floor in order to open the tin.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a recent visit from a friend, how Morris is over working himself, and an afternoon he spent with friends. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss their encounter with several spaniels at a party.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his Christmas, reminiscing on Christmases past, and discussing the tax form that he had received.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, explaining why he does not want to go shooting during the war, reminiscing on shooting trips they had on Medway Plantation, and discussing the Medway Plantation horses. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a dinner he had with a friend of theirs and discuss a letter he had received from Gertrude’s sister, Sarah Jane Pansa.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a luncheon she attended, her birthday celebrations, and a Sunday she spent golfing in the English countryside with friends. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the last letter she received from Sidney and deliver news of the children’s summer in Watch Hill.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding their plans to try to meet in New York while on leave in September, “buzz bombs,” and her social life.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his last few days at work, describing the Hawaiian landscape that he can see out of his office window, and reminiscing on time they spent together in Maine. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the lack of higher prices on the island and how he hopes life will return to “normal” after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on time spent together at Medway Plantation, rejoicing that the weather turned out ok for her guests, and lamenting the presence of rain in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a cocktail party, given in honor of a admiral, he had attended and describing the atmosphere of the Hawaiian harbor.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the transfer of her job to London, England, reminiscing on times they have spent together, and her thoughts on attempting the sell Medway Plantation. Gertrude goes on to describe her social life, Washington job, and the food shortages in Washington.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a visit to Medway Plantation to duck hunt with some friends. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the business affairs of Medway Plantation and news of the war front in Africa.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding his Christmas plans, his life on the island, and the plants he is attempting to grow adorning the apartment building he and Morris purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss business affairs of Medway Plantation, their children, and to describe his brother, Morris’s, baby. This letter was written to Gertrude when 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.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the island, an event he attended at a house reserved for the use of Naval officers, and a house belonging to the Vanderbilt’s that is for sale.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding news of poachers on their Medway Plantation property, reminiscing on time they spent in Paris, France together, and responding to her reports of having her laundry stolen.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a trip to play tennis with a friend at Chevy Chase country club, relaying news of friends and family, expressing how much she misses him, and discussing their plans for Christmas.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the war atmosphere in London, describing her typical day and what her weekends entail, including golfing with friends in the country.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her to sell Medway Plantation if she can, describing the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing the possibility of them living in Hawaii after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to tell her of a friend from New Orleans coming to visit and their social activities. [Copy]
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her disdain for her current war job, a weekend trip to Middleburg, Virginia with friends, and describing her social activities. Gertrude also informs Sidney of the shortages of firewood and food.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how old and weak she feels after taking a desk job, describes the air raids and atmosphere of London, England, and informing him of her social activities.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, day dreaming about their life after the war and spending time with him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a dinner party she attended.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a lunch she had where she learned details of the atmosphere in Hawaii, going to see the Ice Follies show with friends, and an upcoming trip to Medway Plantation.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the president limiting all incomes to $25,000 and the subsequent issues this causes for their business affairs. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of friends, describe a Sunday she spent picnicking with friends, and describe her war job.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding plans to go to India that have fallen through, her job in Washington, how much she misses Sidney, and her social life.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her plans for their children and asking Sidney questions about his life in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing all the things he loves about life on the island, recounting events their housekeeper wrote about in her last letter, and lamenting the slow speed of the mail.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, wishing him a happy birthday, thanking him for a gift he sent her, informing him that their daughter, Landine, has the mumps, and relaying news of their friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a dance he tried to throw for a men that failed because of the lack of women. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the events of the war and reminisce on the time they spent in Iran.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the brothers (Sidney, Morris, Armant) social activities in Hawaii and discuss business affairs of Medway Plantation.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting her being in a prison camp during Christmas, describing his failed attempts at making Christmas dinner, and reminiscing on Christmases past that they had spent together. 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, recounting a conversation he had with a friend about farms and plantations, describing the long hours they work and changes at the office, and his inability to find clothes in the sizes requested as a result of shortages.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding an illness his brother, Morris, was facing and describing the atmosphere of Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a day dream he had of Gertrude being with him in Hawaii.
