Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the length of the war, the pain of being apart, and reminiscing on their adventures with their dog, Clippy.
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 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 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 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, regarding how the Navy will still not allow her to join him in Hawaii, describing the difficulties to keep a cook in their apartment house and the improvements they are making to the building.
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.
