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. This letter is a copy sent to New York.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the discrepancies between the censorship of their letters and what the media is reporting, his tour around a submarine, and the cooking he and Morris do with canned goods. Sidney continues in his letter to recount his end of the story of their difficulties trying to connect on a phone call and his irritation at being told they have to move offices again.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on time they spent together at Medway and describing how he remembers her. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the difficulties the telephone company had with connecting their call and recounting the story of a doubles tennis tournament he and Morris played against an army team.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how the weather has effected agriculture and caused food shortages, her war job, a dinner party she is throwing, and discussing war news. Gertrude continues in her letter to inquire as to how he is going to spend his 40th birthday in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, responding to the last letter he received from her, stating that Hawaii should be where they spend their lives after the war, and describing the meals at the Outrigger beach club. Sidney continues in his letter to lament the departure of his second tennis opponent and describe their current office layout.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the “night blooming cereus” flower on the front of the card. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the upkeep of the apartment building he and Morris purchased, discussing the ideas of a man he was giving a ride, and lament the slow speed of the mail.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the “anthurium” flower on the front of the card and wishing her a Happy Christmas.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing their work, how she could possibly join them in Hawaii, and Morris’s work success. Sidney continues in his letter to reminisce on time they had spent with their beloved dog, Clippy, lament over how much coffee and Coca-cola the officers in his office drink, and describing their meals.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how unhappy she is to be separated from him and apologizing for being irrational. Gertrude continues to discuss the business and troubles in managing Medway Plantation’s affairs.
