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)