Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a letterhead of the Cercle Mohammed Aly. The poet mentions news of common acquaintances of theirs and asks Singopoulo for his own news.

Handwritten draft of an article on all sides of a double sheet notepaper with affixed addition. Reference to the journal Lanterne Sourde and to the initiative to approach the literary production of Egypt and the Western world. Commentary on the potential contribution of Greeks in Egypt to this effort. Cancellations and emendations.

Manuscripts of poems on a double sheet notepaper and attached typewritten note. In the last three pages, the poem "King Claudius" as well as notes in the margin, cancellations and emendations. The note " "Chè fece...... il gran rifiuto" See publication of "Poems" 1910 (Alex[andri]a, K[asimatis] & I[onas] print[ing shops]" in the last page. In the first page, the poem "One of Them", the title of which has been crossed out and corrected to "One of Their Gods", as well as notes in the margin, cancellations and emendations. The page has been crossed out entirely. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink at the end of each poem. Page numbers are indicated: "62, 63, 64, 65". The typewritten note "Not for publication; but may remain here" on a separate piece of paper attached to the sheet.

Handwritten letter by Constantin Photiadès to Cavafy in a bifolio. The author asks Cavafy, whom he considers the greatest of all Greek poets, to write a study on contemporary Greek poetry (19th-20th cen.), to be published in the Revue de Paris; he offers to facilitate him in anything he might need, should he decide to accept. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to common acquaintances and asks Singopoulo for his own news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three sheets and two double sheet notepapers of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-7 are numbered at top right. Detailed update on the political situation in Egypt and the role of the English military forces and politicians. Brief quote in Greek from the Gospel of John.

Typewritten letter by Kimon Friar to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet, the verso of which is an envelope with Singopoulo's address in Alexandria. The sender informs Singopoulo about his professional career and asks his permission to translate into English and publish Cavafy's poetic work. He makes negative comments on Mavrogordatos' translation. (New York)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, on a four-page leaflet, with notes on all sides. There are references to the riots in Alexandria, which appear to have caused many inhabitants to move. There is a description of a visit to the Royal Garden, while there is also commentary on people and impressions from his contact with Greece. Cancellations and emendations. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli from Alexandria to Cavafy on two bifolios, the first of which has notes on all sides and the second one until the verso of the second sheet. Description of the everyday life and the social life of the author in Alexandria and commentary on persons from his family and broader circle. Reference to the literary works of Ellen Wood The Channings, Roland Yorke and East Lynne as well as to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a letterhead. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 21 September. Paul expresses his concern for his health and informs his brother on the details of the publication on Hyères, a copy of which he has already sent him. He refers to his readings, such as The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding. Finally, he states his interest in the armed conflict in the Balkans as well as in the apparent pro-German attitude of the King of Greece, Constantine I. Of note is the use of English words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

Handwritten letter by Robert Allason Furness to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet, the verso of which is blank. The sender consents to the planned English publication of the poems by Cavafy, for which he says that Mavrogordato has already translated approximately one hundred poems. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios, apart from the last page. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Extensive commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social and political circle of Alexandria and Egypt. Reference to the works of the Indemnity Commission and other current matters, such as the relocation of the seat of the Stock Exchange and the impression caused by the implementation of "electricity" in a public space as well as to entertainment habits, which reflect the mores of the time. Reference, among other things, to the British publications The Peterborough Advertiser; The Norfolk Chronicle [and Norwich Gazette]; [Louth and North] Lincolnshire Advertiser. Cancellations, emendations an additions; use of words and phrases in Greek, French and Latin. (Alexandria)

Four handwritten prose texts in English, on both sides of two sheets, the first of which has been cut in half. Numbering on two of the pages ("1', "2"), which is neither sequential not written by the poet. Footnotes and bibliographical references. Short quote from a poem in Greek. Fragment of unidentified text in the upper part of the first page.

Issue of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. Article by Cavafy, on the first page, entitled "The Cypriot Question" and signed "C.F.C.".

Handwriten notes on eight sheets of a notebook (most of which with text on both sides) as well as on one side of four small-size loose sheets. It is a record of thoughts, criticisms and episodes from Cavafy's life with date indications covering the period 28 March 1926-16 April 1930. Reference to the Grammata publishing house, to the journals Libre, Nea Zoi, Nea Techni, Panathinaia, Alexandrini Techni, Nea Epitheorisi and La Semaine égyptienne, to the newspapers I Proia, Tachydromos of Alexandria, Ethnos and The Times as well as to the Delphic Festival, the Nobel Prize, the work I politeia kai i monaxia by K. Palamas, the study O Palamas filosofos by D. Vezanis, the poem "Tragoudi gia tin Eleni" by S. Skipis and the books Skepsi kai zoi by A. Panagiotatou and [Ta gynaikeia pathi.] Afrodisia nosimata by A. Syngelakis. Eftychia Zelita is mentioned as having written down the notes. There is, however, a second handwritng, which is probably that of Makis Antaios, a person who appears to be reproducing the specific episodes.

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on pieces of paper of various sizes, placed in some of the volumes of the work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (London1820), specifically in the following sites: pages 38 and 98 of volume Ι, pp. 136, 146, 384 of vol. ΙΙ, pp. 113 and 248 of vol. IV, pp. 107, 178, 334 of vol. V, p. 264 of vol. VI, p. 143 of vol. VII, p. 87 of vol. ΙΧ, p. 162 of vol. Χ and pp. 97, 170 of vol. ΧΙΙ. The notes are written in English but also include several quotes from Greek authors. Almost no quote, be it Greek or foreign, is accompanied by bibliographical or other references. Most notes are of historical nature and include comments and remarks on the content and method of Gibbon, corrections of erroneous statements and conclusions by the historian as well as historical details. Some of the comments are of literary nature, while there is also a note on metrics. Most are signed "C." and one is signed "C.F.C.".

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.

Handwritten text regarding the Delphic Festival on one side of two sheets. The author expresses his admiration for the event; reference to the performance of the tragedy Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. Handwritten numerical notes on the first sheet.