Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a scheme to join him in Hawaii, describing her social activities, and relaying news of her sister-in-law, Nancy’s, pregnancy.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the success of his dress business in Hawaii, their plans for after the war, and asking her to devote her efforts to joining him in Hawaii as soon as possible.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, regarding their (Sidney, Morris, and Armant) plans for leaving the Navy and what they will do after the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, her love and hate relationship with Medway Plantation, and her life in London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reflecting on whether or not she should participate in the war or stay with the children. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of a visit she made to Foxcroft school and other social activities.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a visit to the Chevey Chase country club, a dinner she attended the night before, and her war job.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him and informing him that she has decided not the join the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs).
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, speculating how long the war will last and relaying news of one of their servants, Pearl, needing another surgery. At the beginning of the letter she explains that she has heard that Ensign J. Pulitzer is heading out to Hawaii and will be carrying the letter.
Letter originally from the Vide Admiral of the United States Navy, Robert L. Ghormley, to the Fourteenth Naval District regarding the admittance of dependents to the Hawaiian Islands. Sidney Legendre has forwarded this command to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, urging her to give up her hopes of joining him.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the day off he spent swimming at the beach and playing tennis and recounting a story his friend, Teddy Burwell, told him about how he obtained the mounted moose that hangs in his study at home.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the business affairs of Medway Plantation, describing the events of their day spent attempting to ship twenty tons of Japanese books and hanging model airplanes from the office ceiling, and explaining his theory on the speeds of various types of mail. Sidney continues in his letter to inquire as to whether she has received the “aloha shirt” he had sent her yet and lament the poor weather they’re having in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the business affairs of the dress business and Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a dinner he had attended at a friends house, winning a ping pong tournament while there, and a house he had gone to see and possibly consider purchasing. He also recounts the events of his day spent swimming at the beach and he struggle to find transportation to the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing his discharge from the Navy, transportation to the continental United States, and possible homes for them to rent in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a party they gave for the men in their office, a wedding that he and Morris were ushers for, and business affairs of the dress ship he had purchased in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the weather in Hawaii, their attempts at cooking, and the possibility of suing the government for seizing part of Medway Plantation. Sidney continues in his letter to list the letters he has written and ask her to identify which ones are missing and applaud her tirade against men.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, explaining his lack of transfer based on his skill set, advising her about her job, and day dreaming what their lives will be like after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to advise her on how to handle the possibility of renting Medway Plantation during the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the events of his previous evening and his birthday, when they visited a new club on the beach and went swimming. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a story of them playing tennis with some friends, a ship that was recently sunk, and the new rules of the Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (BOQ) that prevented them from having supper that evening.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, commenting on the torrential rain thrashing Hawaii, requesting information about Medway Plantation, and discussing the battle of the Solomon Islands. Sidney continues in his letter to inform her of their potentially moving closer to the Navy base.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the possibility of not living at Medway Plantation after the war, explaining that his job as an administrative officer is more of a secretary position, and asking her if she remembered a gentleman they had met by the name of Hennings. Sidney continues in his letter to describe Morris’s illness, the mandatory black out in Hawaii, and the lack of censorship on her letters. He also discusses the war and attempts to provide her the information she needs to schedule a phone call to him.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the availability of whiskey, relaying the most recent news on her being able to possibly join him in Hawaii, and expressing his humor at a prediction a fortune teller had made. Sidney continues in his letter to update her on the news of their relative Fifi, rejoicing over their having milk again, and informing her had as a terrible cold. He also discusses news of friends, the weather, and their attempts at cooking.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting over the extra work that has been created for him after he gave his brother, Morris, the cold he had, recounting the events of an evening he spent having dinner at the Howard’s, and relaying news of some of their friends who have turned up in Hawaii.
Letter from “Stew” to Gertrude Legendre thanking her for the gifts she had sent, providing her news of himself and their other friends, and wishing her luck with her children.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her return to the continental United Sates after her internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Sidney continues on in his letter to day dream of her being able to join him in Hawaii and the possibility of the family living there after the war and requesting that she visit Medway Plantation. He also discusses her prisoner of war escape into Switzerland.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the vacation she spent at Medway Plantation and reminiscing on time they have spent together at Medway.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how much she dislikes Washington, news of friends and family, and telling a story of Miss Evans fetching a ham from a friends house with the use of a baby carriage.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a trip he made to Middleburg, Virginia, while in the continental United States on leave. Sidney recounts the events of a dinner party he attended in Middleburg while staying with Mr. and Mrs. Howell Jackson.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a trip to the doctor he and his brothers, Morris and Armant, made to have physicals done, reminiscing on a time when they were in Antibes, and describing his day.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her Washington job, the rationing of shoes, and asking Sidney questions about his life.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a dinner party he had attended, relaying the tasks of gunnery school, as told by Morris, and recounting a story of a man who had his wife join him under her maiden name.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the most recent war news, the success of the apartment house he and Morris purchased, and the changes they are making. Sidney details in his letter the various kinds of plants and flowers he is attempting to grow at the apartment house.
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 her difficult search for a place to rent in London, England, and how she is settling in to the city.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, voicing her concerns that Sidney is losing himself and becoming more like his brother Morris. She goes on to discuss business at Medway Plantation and wishing one day she will be able to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her attempts to join him in Hawaii, news of friends, and her social activities.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding dinner parties she has thrown and attended, an upcoming hunting weekend with friends at Medway Plantation, and her attempts to join him in Hawaii.
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.
