Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the family who sat across from him at a luau, expressing his concern for her safety in London, England with all the bombings, and discussing plans for their children. He continues to explain his lack of leave to Gertrude and lament that he does not know when he will next be able to return to the mainland.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a friend of his coming to visit and delivering news of the war atmosphere in the continental United States. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a day off he spent playing tennis and strolling around the island.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a sunburn she got by laying on the beach too long with a friend, relaying news of friends, and expressing her raptures over the play “Oklahoma.”
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a conversation he and Morris had with their real estate agent about a property and explaining the restrictions placed on the districts of Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing her social life, a dinner party she attended, how unfair it is that women’s roles in the war are being limited, and discussing the last letter she had from him.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social activities in London, England, the atmosphere of the city, the food shortages, and the house that she has found to rent.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, discussing the inflation issues, the possibility of a visit to Armant’s family in New Orleans, and his discovery of Armant’s daughter, Anne, hiding in their New York apartment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, congratulating her on her decision to take the job in London, England, discussing the plans for their financial affairs while she is abroad, and discussing how Medway Plantation should be run while they are both out of the country. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Sidney Legendre to George Buist regarding business negotiations on the topic of selling the government some of their acres.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, reflecting on whether or not she should participate in the war or stay with the children, her social activities, and news of their friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her frustrations with how slow the mail is, a Sunday afternoon spent golfing in the country with a friend, and her social activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe her war job in London, England, the atmosphere, and food and clothing shortages.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing how sick he and Morris are, their jobs, and the friends that have come to visit them recently. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the apartment house he and Morris are buying in Hawaii.
Letter from Jane Sanford Pansa to her sister, Gertrude Legendre, describing the news she had heard of Gertrude, relaying news of their friends, and questioning if it would be possible for them to meet up for a visit.
Letter from the National City Bank of New York to Gertrude Legendre acknowledging receipt of a cable she sent asking to be wired $1000 a month to her account in London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the weekend she spent at Watch Hill with the children and friends. Gertrude goes on to discuss business, her social life, and a few newspaper clippings she has enclosed.
A 1646 release written by John Rich to John Harleston from London, England discussing a discharge for Harleston's debts, quarrels, bonds, and judgements.
