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 her life in London, England, her social activities, and relaying news of their friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news of their friends and family and the work they’ve done to the apartment house they purchased in Hawaii, describing time spent with his brothers, Morris and Armant, and telling of their returning a lost puppy to its’ owner.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, penning his dreams of their lives for after the war, discussing how the Pacific War has moved away, rendering their office almost obsolete, and instructing her to thank her sister-in-law, Olive Legendre, for keeping their children over the winter.
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 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 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.
