Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the events of his previous evening and his birthday, when they visited a new club on the beach and went swimming. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a story of them playing tennis with some friends, a ship that was recently sunk, and the new rules of the Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (BOQ) that prevented them from having supper that evening.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how the weather has effected agriculture and caused food shortages, her war job, a dinner party she is throwing, and discussing war news. Gertrude continues in her letter to inquire as to how he is going to spend his 40th birthday in Hawaii.
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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing their work, how she could possibly join them in Hawaii, and Morris’s work success. Sidney continues in his letter to reminisce on time they had spent with their beloved dog, Clippy, lament over how much coffee and Coca-cola the officers in his office drink, and describing their meals.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the discrepancies between the censorship of their letters and what the media is reporting, his tour around a submarine, and the cooking he and Morris do with canned goods. Sidney continues in his letter to recount his end of the story of their difficulties trying to connect on a phone call and his irritation at being told they have to move offices again.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the weather in Hawaii, their attempts at cooking, and the possibility of suing the government for seizing part of Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to list the letters he has written and ask her to identify which ones are missing and applaud her tirade against men.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how busy she is at her war job, her social activities, her new puppy, and how much she misses their dog Clippy.
