Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the gifts he had sent her, recounting the events of his Sunday off spent swimming and playing tennis, and detailing a letter he received from the man who is keeping Medway Plantation running while they are away. Sidney continues in his letter to speculate what their lives will be like after the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding their plans to try to meet in New York while on leave in September and for when they should quit their respective jobs. Gertrude goes on to describe a relaxing weekend she had in the country with friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the “buzz bombs” of London, England, her low spirits because of the London gloom, and her social life.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the apartment house Sidney and Morris had purchased and her weekend spent in the country with friends.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing how sick he and Morris are, their jobs, and the friends that have come to visit them recently. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the apartment house he and Morris are buying in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news he had heard of her life in London, a description of how he spent the previous night and day, putting her in his place in the description. Sidney continues in his letter to relay the newest acquaintance he had made, a man who was supposed to go on an expedition with them before the war, and describing a trip the man had told him about.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting a visit he made to the “osteopaths” on the island, describing the success of the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing his plans for after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to describe their efforts to have their brother, Armant, join them on the island and recounting a story of the two seamen sent to help he and Morris in the office.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing how their commanding officer has a hard time telling them apart and recounting the story of the dinner they had at a friends house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, joking about how she is stuck in the rain as atonement for her sins, relaying his issues on getting a clear answer as to whether or not he will have leave soon, and explaining why he can not get out of the Navy until the war is over. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss her social activities and describe Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting her being in a prison camp during Christmas, describing the Christmas decorations in the apartment and the drop in temperature. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the atmosphere and tasks assigned he and Morris at their Navy job. He then provides her with updates on the children.This letter was written to Gertrude when she was a prisoner of war in Europe and was likely to have been received in the package that was given to her upon her escape and return to the continental United States.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the atmosphere of London, her weekend spent golfing, and news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a weekend in the country and spring fever in London, England. She goes on to discuss legal matters concerning Medway Plantation and to describe the tin hat issued to protect her against the buzz bombs.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the difficulties in obtaining leave, describing the changes they are making to the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing his feelings on how much children should know about the war. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for his upcoming leave and ask if she will be able to coordinate her leave so they can spend some time together.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing some of his new job responsibilities, the recovery of their stolen car, and the letters he has received from the government claiming he owes them money.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding her recent renter for the apartment, expressing his satisfaction with eating soup, and recounting the events of his office that day.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a day he an Morris spent touring the island, lamenting his lack of sun during the current week, the loss of her Christmas gifts, and informing her of his not seeing her boss in Hawaii.
Letter from Rose Sherin to Gertrude Sanford Legendre during her internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Rose laments the news of Gertrude’s capture and delivers news of the children.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her thoughts on selling Medway Plantation after the war, describing the house she is currently renting in London, England, and discussing the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a weekend she spent in the city, news of the European war, rations, letters from Rose about Medway Plantation, and Miss Evans about the children.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing a weekend she spent in the city reading, going for walks, and dodging the buzz bomb raids.
Letter from Jane Sanford Pansa to her sister, Gertrude Legendre, describing the news she had heard of Gertrude, relaying news of their friends, and questioning if it would be possible for them to meet up for a visit.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding news she has received from him about his back and having their brother, Armant, to join them in Hawaii. Gertrude continues to describe her social life and the climate of London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a Sunday she spent golfing in the English countryside with her friends, discussing his life in Hawaii and news of their friends. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the war and speculate its conclusion.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life while working for the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.) in London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the rarity and cost of some items in London and the dinner she went to with Ben Finney.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the lack of war atmosphere on the island, relaying the contents of a letter he received from Landine, and recounting the events of a party he and Morris threw for their brother, Armant. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the beauty of the island and discuss plans for where their children are to spend the winter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, encouraging her to take one day off a week from her job, discussing a possible coordination of their leave, and describing what he thinks the children are doing at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a dinner they had with Armant and some of the ships officers and relaying a story of how they almost lost their car to the sea as a result of Morris not applying the parking brake.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a spaniel she saw at a golf course, news of various friends, and her social activities. The letter includes a sketch of a matching bracelet and clip she had recently purchased.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the morning off he spent riding a horse around the Hawaiian island on which he’s stationed and reminiscing on times they had spent riding together on Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the rest of his day spent at the beach and writing to her while enjoying the weather from the porch of their apartment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the early Christmas he had with the children in New York while he was in the continental United States on leave. Sidney continues in his letter to recount events of his and Morris’s trip to New Orleans. This letter was written to Gertrude while she was a prisoner of war in Europe and was likely to have been received in the packet that was given to her upon her escape and return to the continental United States.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a dinner party she helped throw for generals and colonels and other social events she has attended.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the events of a day off he and Morris spent playing tennis, the apartment house they had purchased, and what eh wishes his life to be after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing how he believes he worked himself to illness, reminiscing on Christmases past, inquiring whether she had received his gifts and if she sent him some Victrola records. Sidney continues in his letter to relay the news they had received about Washington through a letter written to Morris and discuss the presidential address made over the radio that night.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the construction occurring in her office and her social life in London, England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a recent visit from a friend, how Morris is over working himself, and an afternoon he spent with friends. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss their encounter with several spaniels at a party.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a luncheon she attended, her birthday celebrations, and a Sunday she spent golfing in the English countryside with friends. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the last letter she received from Sidney and deliver news of the children’s summer in Watch Hill.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding their plans to try to meet in New York while on leave in September, “buzz bombs,” and her social life.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing his last few days at work, describing the Hawaiian landscape that he can see out of his office window, and reminiscing on time they spent together in Maine. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the lack of higher prices on the island and how he hopes life will return to “normal” after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, rejoicing that the mandatory blackout is over in Hawaii, recounting a joke he had heard, and lamenting that they are to move to another new office. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a party he had attended at the Outrigger beach club, the events of his average day, and an encounter he had with an elderly officer using an ear trumpet to hear.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, rejoicing that they are not currently on the farm dealing with the multiple issues associated with farming, attempting to dissuade her from getting a dog, and describing a “muumuu party” he had attended. Sidney continues in his letter to express his joy at having the mandatory blackout over and relaying the contents of a letter his brother, Armant, had recently received from his wife, Olive.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding his Christmas plans, his life on the island, and the plants he is attempting to grow adorning the apartment building he and Morris purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss business affairs of Medway Plantation, their children, and to describe his brother, Morris’s, baby. This letter was written to Gertrude when she was a prisoner of war in Europe and was likely to have been received in the packet that was given to her upon her escape and return to the continental United States.
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.
