Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing what he now looks like and trying to dissuade Gertrude of her ideals on how he looks. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the war and Gertrude’s trip to their friend Polly’s.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying the bad news that she has lost a pin of three gold fishes that he had given her, informing him of her trip to the continent soon, and an upcoming trip to hunt birds with friends in the country.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing an acquaintance’s house in Hawaii where he and Morris were invited to play tennis, lamenting that they are not together for their wedding anniversary, and reminiscing on anniversaries they had spent together. Sidney continues in his letter to inform her of his infections and illnesses and advise her on how to handle their business affairs. Portions of this letter have been removed by the censor.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting a story of touring around Europe on a tennis tournament circuit as told to him by a new acquaintance and describing how their department is changing offices. Sidney continues in his letter to inform her that although Morris designed the office perfectly, he forgot to create an office for himself and Sidney, and as a result, their desks are in the hallway.
Letter from Olive Legendre to her sister-in-law, Gertrude Legendre, thanking her for the Christmas gifts and clothes she has sent, discussing travel plans and the relationship of her daughter, Kathy.
Letter from Olive Legendre to her brother-in-law, Sidney Legendre, describing medical treatment for his brother, Armant Legendre, and their upcoming visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for Mardi Gras.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the atmosphere of the office, expressing his wishes to be in command of a ship, and detailing the lengthy letters predicting the future that he regularly receives from the government. Sidney continues in his letter to relay a story about how slow the supply chain is, describing a book he is reading on Naval strategy, and expresses his frustration with taxes.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the change in his job and describing the events of their normal day. Sidney continues in his letter to explain to her his lack of social life, his need to be sent some earplugs to avoid contracting a fungal ear infection, and reminiscing on times they were together.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, pointing out the holes in her scheme to purchase property in Hawaii as a means of joining him, recounting a story of Morris getting trapped in the captains office when it was time to leave for the night, and describing where they had dinner that night, Fort Shafter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, regarding the denial of Armant’s request to be released from the Navy and describing their social activities on the island.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, describing the business affairs and successes of his Drink-O-Mat Corporation holdings in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Letter from Landine Legendre to her father, Sidney Legendre, asking him about his life in Hawaii, informing him of her daily routine and her Easter holiday.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her not to attempt to dodge the censor, describing his average day, and providing her with a detailed description of the island. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a day off spent touring the island, playing tennis, and relaxing at the country club.
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.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, asking him questions about his life in Hawaii, news of the war, and her social activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a fire that occurred at Spring Grove, one of their plantation properties, and relaying news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of Medway Plantation and their children. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a scheme which could potentially allow her to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing their first visit to the Penrose Smith House, rented as the Navy recreation center, taking care to detail the house, itself.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the issues they are having with the children’s governess, Miss Evans, describing the severe sunburn he received from laying on the roof of their apartment house, and recounting the story of a New Orleans cousin of their showing up in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the types of exercise they do and their attempts to decorate the apartment house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, wishing him a happy birthday, describing a lunch he had with a friend and weekend spent at a relative, Kathrine and Uncle Charlie’s, house.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on time they have spent together, relaying news of changes within their Navy jobs, and describing the beauty of the Hawaiian islands and plant life. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for the children and relay news of friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing how he spent his Easter Sunday at the nearby Catholic church and the afternoon at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the atmosphere and vibrant plant life of Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, congratulating her on her decision to take the job in London, England, discussing the plans for their financial affairs while she is abroad, and discussing how Medway Plantation should be run while they are both out of the country. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Sidney Legendre to George Buist regarding business negotiations on the topic of selling the government some of their acres.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, comparing their various physical activities, informing her of how she will be unable to join him, and listing out reasons why he believes she should take the job in London, England. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss arrangements for their business affairs and again urging her to go to England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the numbering of letters and why it makes sense, providing her with his address, describing the events of gunnery school as was told to him by his brother, Morris. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a movie we went to see, recounting a story about sticks of dynamite on his desk, and discussing mutual friends. Enclosed is a list of dates and the number of the corresponding letter.
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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how much she misses him in every hour of her day, the lack of optimism in London, England, and describing the flat she has found to rent. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss her envy of his life in Hawaii, describe her social life and new job duties.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her homesickness and wishes to join him in Hawaii, her social activities in London, England, and discussing the progress of the war. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss selling Medway Plantation after the war and living elsewhere.
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 Legendre, regarding the plants he is attempting to grow and the furnishing of the apartment house he and Morris purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a lunch he had with an admiral on a Navy ship and a friend they had come to visit he and Morris.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, responding to what she had said in her last letter, his activities in Hawaii, describing his job, and expressing how much he misses her.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her escape from internment as a prisoner of war in Europe. Sidney continues in his letter to express his continued love of the island and a scheme to possibly join him in Hawaii. He also recounts a story of a softball game he and Morris participated in at a picnic with men from their section.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, thanking her for the flowers she sent, discussing business affairs and plans for the children, and informing her of his social activities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding how slow the mail is, speculating when the war will be over, and discussing general news about the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the progress of the European campaign, her experiences in London, and the Christmas holiday.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding her social activities in England, the possibility of her buying a puppy, and describing his navy work in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the letters Armant received from his daughters at Foxcroft school and provide Gertrude with a description of the renovations on the apartment building they purchases in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, asking her to go visit Medway Plantation for their future consideration in putting it on the market for sale, his rejected offer on a house in Hawaii, and discussing the family dogs. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss news of friends and family and begging for details about the time she spent interned as a prisoner of war in Europe.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding his optimism for their lives after the war, his social activities, and the renovations he and Morris are doing on the apartment building they had purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to describe his brother, Armant, joining him and Morris in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding his business adventures in Hawaii, informs him of her upcoming vacation plans to Mexico, plans for them when he is discharged from the Navy, and discussing business affairs.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding an apartment she has found to rent in London, England, and relaying information about their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing war news, arranging to have a housekeeper come up from Medway Plantation, describing the house she is renting in Washington and her social activities.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding how she wishes to have another dog, informing him of the liquor shortages in London, England and of her social activities.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing the festive atmosphere of Paris and delivering news of friends she has seen or stayed with.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her sister-in-law, Olive Legendre, lamenting their failed trip to New Orleans and telling her all about a fishing trip they have just returned from.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing her new puppy, her frustration with small roles women are given, and a trip she made to Foxcroft school to visit their daughter, Landine. Gertrude continues to discuss the war, the possibility of renting Medway Plantation, and relay news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the vacation she spent at Medway Plantation and the plantation’s business affairs.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her frustrations with how slow the mail is, a Sunday afternoon spent golfing in the country with a friend, and her social activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe her war job in London, England, the atmosphere, and food and clothing shortages.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the vacation she spent at Medway Plantation and her social life in Charleston.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the end of the war and discussing his options of where and when to leave his Navy post. Enclosed is a letter from F. O. Biven to Morris Legendre regarding the rental agreement for the lease of the Vanderbilt’s house in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a scheme which would allow her to join him in Hawaii after the war and Morris’s plans for after the war. Enclosed is a letter from Robert F. Knoth to Sidney Legendre regarding the timbering of Pine Grove Plantation.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding his transfer to Hawaii, Morris’s illness, and the people of their acquaintance he has encountered on the west coast.
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 Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her to sell Medway Plantation if she can, describing the apartment house he and Morris purchased in Hawaii, and discussing the possibility of them living in Hawaii after the war. Sidney continues in his letter to tell her of a friend from New Orleans coming to visit and their social activities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a friend of his coming to visit and delivering news of the war atmosphere in the continental United States. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a day off he spent playing tennis and strolling around the island. [Copy]
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a friend of his coming to visit and delivering news of the war atmosphere in the continental United States. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a day off he spent playing tennis and strolling around the island.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding his life in Hawaii and her job transfer to London, England. Gertrude goes on to describe what she expects from life in London and attempts to schedule a phone call with him before she leaves the United States.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the “buzz bombs” and her social life. She goes on to discuss plans for their children. Gertrude has also included a newspaper clipping about the bombs.
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 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 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 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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a small gift she has sent for he and Morris with an officer being transferred to Hawaii and relaying song lyrics from a Judy Garland song she heard on the radio. Additional pages of the letter are missing.
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 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, recounting a dinner he had with a friend, discussing business affairs of Medway Plantation, and recounting stories he heard about the island before the war. Sidney continues in his letter to update Gertrude on the dengue fever epidemic in Hawaii and also the gossip he had previously told her about the judge and the General.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news of their friends and family and the work they’ve done to the apartment house they purchased in Hawaii, describing time spent with his brothers, Morris and Armant, and telling of their returning a lost puppy to its’ owner.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the possibility of her joining the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs) in order to join him in Hawaii, advising her on business affairs, and describing his Navy job.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the rules that have prevented her from joining him in Hawaii, updating her on his job with the Navy, discussing surfing and when he believes he will be able to start surfing again.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the house she’s renting in London, England, her job, and her daily life. Gertrude describes the lay out of the home she is renting and the atmosphere of London.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of family, friends, and the war. Gertrude continues in her weather to discuss the atmosphere of Washington and how much she envies his post in Hawaii.
