Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news of the war, the Hawaiian climate, and legal matters to do with the government attempts to seize parts of Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the events of a canoe race and luau at the Outrigger beach club.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting stories he heard about the mainland when their neighbor, Ben Finney, dropped in for a visit, commenting on her social activities, and advising her to have the real estate trust books audited.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a book he had recently read and arguing multiple points as to why they should sell Medway Plantation after the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, debating whether or not the join the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), her social life, and news of friends and family. Gertrude continues in her letter to day dream about living on a tropical island and how much she hates city life. She also informs him of business affairs and her purchase of war bonds.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his day spent playing tennis with friends and his social activities on the island.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a day at her war job in Washington when she walked out to have an afternoon off in the city with a friend. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of friends and family and tell him about her social life.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the heat that accompanies the mandatory blackout, discussing business affairs of Medway Plantation, and describing a near disaster he experienced while surfing. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a cocktail party they attended at the officers club.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a concert she attended with friends in London, England, the atmosphere of the city during the war, and informing him of clothes and food shortages.
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.