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.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reflecting on which organization she should join, possibly the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), as a method of joining him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of their friends and family, speculate over the wonderful summer the children will have at Watch Hill, and lamenting her own wanderlust.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a dinner party she hosted, the prospect of her job transfer to London, England, and relays news of their daughter, Landine.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, wondering whether or not she is going to London, England, complimenting her arrangements for the children, and advising her on how to handle the business affairs. Sidney continues in his letter to speculate when the war will end and agreeing that after the war, they should try to move westward.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding an outdoor concert she had attended, day dreaming of their lives if she could join him in Hawaii, and her war job. Gertrude continues to discuss the life he has described to her in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, discussing his life in Hawaii, recommending she find an assistant for her job and also that she uses the dictaphone machines for letter writing. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for the children, the family dogs, and news of their friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing plans for the children before she leaves for a job overseas, describes Morris’s leadership style and how he admires it, and lamenting his lack of a day off every week. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the battle of Guadalcanal, as was told to him by their friend and neighbor, Ben Finney, arguing that they should sell Medway Plantation after the war, and recounting the contents of a card he received from their daughter, Landine. Sidney also discusses her proposed changes in staff at Medway Plantation and for their children.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her job transfer to London, England, relaying news of the children’s summer at Watch Hill, and delivering news of their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of Medway Plantation and their children. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a scheme which could potentially allow her to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, comparing their various physical activities, informing her of how she will be unable to join him, and listing out reasons why he believes she should take the job in London, England. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss arrangements for their business affairs and again urging her to go to England.
