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 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 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 Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the construction occurring in her office and her social life in London, England.
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, lamenting her being in a prison camp during Christmas, describing his failed attempts at making Christmas dinner, and reminiscing on Christmases past that they had spent together. 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 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.