Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social activities and people she interacts with on a regular basis, speculating when the war will be over, and wondering what his birthday plans are.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his lack of regard for a man Gertrude believed could help her join him in Hawaii, the Navy rules preventing her from doing so, and assuring her he is trying every available avenue.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the speed of the mail and the letters arriving out of order, discussing the state of his tennis shoes, and a party he attended at a friends house.
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, 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 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 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 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, 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 war atmosphere in London, describing her typical day and what her weekends entail, including golfing with friends in the country.