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, 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, 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, describing the brothers (Sidney, Morris, Armant) social activities in Hawaii and discuss business affairs of Medway Plantation.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the house she is currently renting in Washington, news of the war, items she will ship him, shortages, and news of friends and family.
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 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.