Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, wondering whether or not she is going to London, England, complimenting her arrangements for the children, and advising her on how to handle the business affairs. Sidney continues in his letter to speculate when the war will end and agreeing that after the war, they should try to move westward.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the transfer of her job to London, England, reminiscing on times they have spent together, and her thoughts on attempting the sell Medway Plantation. Gertrude goes on to describe her social life, Washington job, and the food shortages in Washington.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing her social life, a dinner party she attended, how unfair it is that women’s roles in the war are being limited, and discussing the last letter she had from him.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her failed attempts to join him in Hawaii, her job, her move to London, her plans for the children, and her social activities.
Letter from the National City Bank of New York to Gertrude Legendre acknowledging receipt of a cable she sent asking to be wired $1000 a month to her account in London, England.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her plans for their children and asking Sidney questions about his life in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, reflecting on whether or not she should participate in the war or stay with the children, her social activities, and news of their friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a dinner party she hosted, the prospect of her job transfer to London, England, and relays news of their daughter, Landine.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her thoughts on where they should live after the war, her social life in Washington, and her job. Gertrude continues to describe how the children are doing and speculate as to when the war will be over.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the lack of news about the Pacific war and the war atmosphere of London, England, her social activities, and where they will live after the war. Gertrude continues in her letter to reiterate how she wishes to have a dog and the conditions of her house in London.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her birthday celebrations, plans for a victory garden, and another scheme to potentially join him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss Sidney’s life in Hawaii and reflect on how much she misses him.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reflecting on which organization she should join, possibly the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), as a method of joining him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of their friends and family, speculate over the wonderful summer the children will have at Watch Hill, and lamenting her own wanderlust.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reprimanding him for describing so much of Hawaii when she is miserable in London, England and describing her social life.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a day spent outside with friends playing soccer, family members visiting her in the city, and discussing the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding news of their friends, her job transfer to London, England, and discussing her current job in Washington. Gertrude includes her future address and the address of the cottage in Watch Hill where the children are living.
