Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, wishing him a happy birthday, describing a lunch he had with a friend and weekend spent at a relative, Kathrine and Uncle Charlie’s, house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing his options of where and when to leave his Navy post and the post-war changes being made to the island. Enclosed is a letter from Robert F. Knoth to Sidney Legendre regarding the possibilities and profit of the timbering of Medway Plantation.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, lamenting Armant’s lack of release from the Navy and recounting a story he heard about the entire fleet chasing a single submarine around the Pacific.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a report he had heard about a woman escaping the German guard to cross the border into Switzerland and asking if the escaped woman was her. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a meeting he had with an old friend and discuss what has occurred on his side, as it pertains to her capture and release. 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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a pair of earrings she recently bought at Cartier and her disappointment at already losing one down a subway vent.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding life in New York after her return from Europe, the return of a friend from the war, and the week she spent with their relatives, Katherine and Charlie. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss a possible scheme to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding their daughter, Bokara’s, birthday party, discussing business affairs, Sidney’s dress shop in Hawaii, and his return to the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the atmosphere of the island now that the Pacific war was drawing to a close, the issues on the island with workers unionizing, and his new assignment in the Navy to present men with medals. Enclosed is a second letter from Sidney Legendre to Gertrude Legendre, regarding the business affairs of the dress shop and describing a house where he had attended dinner.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting the difficulties he was having with obtaining his discharge papers, expressing his frustrations over her accusations that he does not want to see her, and requesting her opinion as to whether he should come to the continental United States or if she’d rather join him in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a picnic he attended with friends and the work they’ve been doing on their apartment house.
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 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 a scheme to join him in Hawaii by way of the Red Cross and details what she has done since returning to the United States.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her plans and meetings with various officials in her attempt to join Sidney in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, regarding the denial of Armant’s request to be released from the Navy and describing their social activities on the island.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her escape from internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Sidney continues in his letter to express his continued love of the island and a scheme to possibly join him in Hawaii. He also recounts a story of a softball game he and Morris participated in at a picnic with men from their section.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding how slow the mail is, speculating when the war will be over, and discussing general news about the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, asking her to go visit Medway Plantation for their future consideration in putting it on the market for sale, his rejected offer on a house in Hawaii, and discussing the family dogs. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss news of friends and family and begging for details about the time she spent interned as a prisoner of war in Europe.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding his business adventures in Hawaii, informs him of her upcoming vacation plans to Mexico, plans for them when he is discharged from the Navy, and discussing business affairs.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the end of the war and discussing his options of where and when to leave his Navy post. Enclosed is a letter from F. O. Biven to Morris Legendre regarding the rental agreement for the lease of the Vanderbilt’s house in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a scheme which would allow her to join him in Hawaii after the war and Morris’s plans for after the war. Enclosed is a letter from Robert F. Knoth to Sidney Legendre regarding the timbering of Pine Grove Plantation.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the success of his dress business in Hawaii, their plans for after the war, and asking her to devote her efforts to joining him in Hawaii as soon as possible.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, regarding their (Sidney, Morris, and Armant) plans for leaving the Navy and what they will do after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the business affairs of the dress business and Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a dinner he had attended at a friends house, winning a ping pong tournament while there, and a house he had gone to see and possibly consider purchasing. He also recounts the events of his day spent swimming at the beach and he struggle to find transportation to the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing his discharge from the Navy, transportation to the continental United States, and possible homes for them to rent in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a party they gave for the men in their office, a wedding that he and Morris were ushers for, and business affairs of the dress ship he had purchased in Hawaii.
Letter from “Stew” to Gertrude Legendre thanking her for the gifts she had sent, providing her news of himself and their other friends, and wishing her luck with her children.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her return to the continental United Sates after her internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Sidney continues on in his letter to day dream of her being able to join him in Hawaii and the possibility of the family living there after the war and requesting that she visit Medway Plantation. He also discusses her prisoner of war escape into Switzerland.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, wishing her a happy wedding anniversary, discussing his plans for his release from the Navy and return to the continental United States, and describing their attempts to convert an apartment into a new space for the dress shop he had purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of an evening spent with friends at the Vanderbilt’s house in Hawaii, describing their social activities since they have both been discharged, and noting the changes being made to the beach now that the war is over.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to a Mr. Papurt, brother of an officer Gertrude worked with in the Office of Strategic Services, regarding their German capture and his eventual death.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a fishing scene he witnessed from the porch of their apartment, relaying Armant’s frustration at not being released from the Navy, and recounting a trip to the movies with his brothers Morris, Armant, and a friend. 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, describing Landine’s new love of ice skating, lamenting her imprisonment in Europe, and reporting that the price of hot dogs is on the rise. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a few stories he read in Time magazine, lamenting the passage of time, and relaying a conversation he had with his commanding officer about their lives 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, describing what their life would be like when she joins him in Hawaii, discussing plans for her to join him, and relaying news of friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting the news he had heard of his sister and brother-in-law, Jane Sanford Pansa and Mario Pansa, and relaying the news he had heard of the children and their Christmas at Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a story about Morris waking in a panic thinking they were all being gassed, lamenting about a gift of a record arriving smashed, and telling of some of their adventures attempting to cook. 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, describing a day he spent driving a tank with friends, swimming at the Outrigger beach club, and a show put on by the best swimmers and divers in the United States that had been recruited into the military. Sidney continues in his letter to ask her about a girl they had met previously in New York that he had recently become reacquainted with in Hawaii. 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 brother, Armant Legendre, discussing a possible visit to see him in New Orleans sometime in the winter and lament how much work Medway Plantation is to keep up.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a scheme to join him in Hawaii and telling him of a party she attended, amongst other social activities.
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, regarding a weekend she had in the country with a friend and how exhausted she is after her imprisonment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting the events of a terrible party they had attended, requesting that she not gossip about things she reads in his letters, and advising her on the business affairs of Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the business affairs of the dress shop he had purchased, lament inflation, and describe the work they are doing to the apartment house and dress shop. He also encourages her to go on vacation to Acapulco and to not spend too much on a flat in New York, New York as he will only be using it when he is in town on business.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the process of being discharged from the Navy, the party that he and Morris are planning to throw for the men they play tennis with at the Beretania Tennis Club, and a dinner they attended at the Wilders. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss business affairs of the dress shop he had purchased in Hawaii and lament that her trip to Acapulco was cancelled.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, arguing the advantages and disadvantages to him seeking his release from the Navy in Hawaii versus in the continental United States. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day) and his future business plans for the apartment building and dress shop.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding where they should live after the war, life in London, England, and discussing her plans for the rest of the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reprimanding him for describing so much of Hawaii when she is miserable in London, England and describing her social life.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life in London, England, a cocktail party she hosted, and reminiscing on times past they had spent together.
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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, relaying one man’s opinion regarding the war, teasing Armant for his lack of skill in tennis and surfing, and describing his failed attempt to learn how to ride a motorcycle.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing what it was like to share the apartment with his two older brothers, Armant and Morris, the orders they gave him, and praising her description of a duchess in her last letter. Sidney continues in his letter to speculate how they will live after the war, lament that she has not been playing golf, and attempting to dissuade her from her idea to get a dog.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing a “buzz bomb” raid and a weekend she spent golfing with friends in the country.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying the bad news that she has lost a pin of three gold fishes that he had given her, informing him of her trip to the continent soon, and an upcoming trip to hunt birds with friends in the country.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the issues they are having with the children’s governess, Miss Evans, describing the severe sunburn he received from laying on the roof of their apartment house, and recounting the story of a New Orleans cousin of their showing up in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the types of exercise they do and their attempts to decorate the apartment house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the plants he is attempting to grow and the furnishing of the apartment house he and Morris purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a lunch he had with an admiral on a Navy ship and a friend they had come to visit he and Morris.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the progress of the European campaign, her experiences in London, and the Christmas holiday.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her social activities in England, the possibility of her buying a puppy, and describing his navy work in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the letters Armant received from his daughters at Foxcroft school and provide Gertrude with a description of the renovations on the apartment building they purchases in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding his optimism for their lives after the war, his social activities, and the renovations he and Morris are doing on the apartment building they had purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to describe his brother, Armant, joining him and Morris in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing the festive atmosphere of Paris and delivering news of friends she has seen or stayed with.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the “buzz bombs” and her social life. She goes on to discuss plans for their children. Gertrude has also included a newspaper clipping about the bombs.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, her love and hate relationship with Medway Plantation, and her life in London, England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a trip he made to Middleburg, Virginia, while in the continental United States on leave. Sidney recounts the events of a dinner party he attended in Middleburg while staying with Mr. and Mrs. Howell Jackson.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a trip to the doctor he and his brothers, Morris and Armant, made to have physicals done, reminiscing on a time when they were in Antibes, and describing his day.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the most recent war news, the success of the apartment house he and Morris purchased, and the changes they are making. Sidney details in his letter the various kinds of plants and flowers he is attempting to grow at the apartment house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the gifts he had sent her, recounting the events of his Sunday off spent swimming and playing tennis, and detailing a letter he received from the man who is keeping Medway Plantation running while they are away. Sidney continues in his letter to speculate what their lives will be like after the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding their plans to try to meet in New York while on leave in September and for when they should quit their respective jobs. Gertrude goes on to describe a relaxing weekend she had in the country with friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the “buzz bombs” of London, England, her low spirits because of the London gloom, and her social life.
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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news he had heard of her life in London, a description of how he spent the previous night and day, putting her in his place in the description. Sidney continues in his letter to relay the newest acquaintance he had made, a man who was supposed to go on an expedition with them before the war, and describing a trip the man had told him about.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting a visit he made to the “osteopaths” on the island, describing the success of the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing his plans for after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to describe their efforts to have their brother, Armant, join them on the island and recounting a story of the two seamen sent to help he and Morris in the office.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing how their commanding officer has a hard time telling them apart and recounting the story of the dinner they had at a friends house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, joking about how she is stuck in the rain as atonement for her sins, relaying his issues on getting a clear answer as to whether or not he will have leave soon, and explaining why he can not get out of the Navy until the war is over. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss her social activities and describe Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting her being in a prison camp during Christmas, describing the Christmas decorations in the apartment and the drop in temperature. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the atmosphere and tasks assigned he and Morris at their Navy job. He then provides her with updates on the children.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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the atmosphere of London, her weekend spent golfing, and news of friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the difficulties in obtaining leave, describing the changes they are making to the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing his feelings on how much children should know about the war. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for his upcoming leave and ask if she will be able to coordinate her leave so they can spend some time together.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing some of his new job responsibilities, the recovery of their stolen car, and the letters he has received from the government claiming he owes them money.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding her recent renter for the apartment, expressing his satisfaction with eating soup, and recounting the events of his office that day.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a day he an Morris spent touring the island, lamenting his lack of sun during the current week, the loss of her Christmas gifts, and informing her of his not seeing her boss in Hawaii.
