Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. Cancellations. The poet asks for an update regarding Singopoulo's final return to Alexandria and refers to the profits and losses from his absence. Social news.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations. The poet refers to Singopoulo's poor mood and offers to pay for his fare to Alexandria.

Handwritten draft letter by John Cavafy to his brother, George Cavafy, on four sheets, the first, third and fourth of which are numbered. John informs him of the departure of their brother, Aristeidis, for Marseilles after having abandoned his wife, and of the relevant letters sent by Aristeidis to members of his family. His wife's family (Vouros) threatens to take harsh measures if Aristeidis does not return soon. The sender asks George to convince Aristeidis to return to Egypt as soon as possible. The draft letter has been written by at least two different persons, but not by John (seemingly by some of his brothers). Even John's name on the last page is written in a handwriting different from his own. (Alexandria)

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, George in a bifolio, written to the recto of the second sheet. Few emendations. Frequent use of English and French words and expressions. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the need for his return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother George ("23 Sept.") from the 1889 correspondence series, on two sheets, written to the recto of the second sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Additions at the end of the text. Frequent use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the need for his return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Questions regarding Singopoulo's return to Alexandria. Social news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his social interaction as well as to the correspondence between them. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter dated 25 June. Extensive commentary on the cholera epidemic that has broken out in Egypt and record of deaths due to the disease. Description of an honorary event attended by the Khedive. Reference to the matter of Cavafy's eyesight as well as to a distinction awarded to a member of his family. Cancellations; use of French and Greek words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Abbreviated notes in pencil on the first page of a ruled double sheet notepaper. Draft of an official letter and notes, also in pencil, on the second page. On its last two pages, quotes in ink from a book and bibliographical reference regarding a ceremony in an ancient Gymnasium. On another ruled sheet, quotes on the recto and notes on the verso (some crossed out). Extensive use of abbreviations. The quotes correlate the item with the poem "Alexandrian Kings".

Personal scrapbook of many sheets with attached printed and handwritten invites addressed to Paul and the Cavafy family for various social events, some newspaper publications as well as other relevant souvenirs (menus, lists with balls etc.). On some pages, handwritten notes, either of chronological indications noting the changing of the years or, rarely, clarifying notes about an invitation etc.