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Handwritten prose text on one side of eighty-six numbered sheets. Numbering ("2"-"83") at the top right of the recto of each sheet, with many corrections. The verso of all sheets is blank. Cancellations and emendations. Some quotes and notes in English and in French. The signature "C.P.C." at the end of the text. Cavafy's views on Hubert Pernot's Grammaire du grec moderne, published in Paris in 1917.

Handwritten letter by C. C. Tarelli to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. The typewritten sender's address at top right, typewritten. Handwritten note by Singopoulo at top left. The sender is asking Singopoulo's permission to publish English translations of Cavafy's poems, as part of an article he is writing for an English journal. He also refers to the English publication of the poems. The letter is accompanied by the typewritten translations of ten poems on one side of five sheets. (Geneva)

Typewritten letter by Richard MacGillivray Dawkins to Alekos Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The signature and some of the emendations are handwritten. Dawkins thanks Singopoulo for the despatch of Cavafy's poems and refers to a planned publication thereof in English. He expresses himself negatively about a publication by Vlastos, who is attacking Cavafy and his work. (Oxford)

Typewritten letter by Richard MacGillivray Dawkins to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The signature and some of the emendations are handwritten. Dawkins expresses his admiration for Cavafy's work, which he read from Collections he borrowed from others, and asks the poet to send him his works. (Oxford)

Typewritten letter with handwritten additions, by Richard Dawkins to Rica Singopoulo, on two sheets with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a previous letter by Singopoulo, along with which the sender appears to have also received works by Cavafy. Positive comments on the style and language of Cavafy's poetry and its reception England. Mention of the poet's poor health and his hospitalisation in Athens. In a postscript, Dawkins asks Singopoulo's assistance in locating a publication on Greek popular poetry (Ν. Mavris / E. Papadopoulos, Dodekanisiaki lyra. Tomos protos. Kasiaki lyra, itoi dimodis poiisis kai mousiki tis nisou Kasou. Port Said 1928, print. Nea Icho). The citation, in Greek, is not written by the author, who has made handwritten additions in English. Emendations in the typewritten text. The postscript is written on a smaller piece of paper - it is possible that it was added after the main text had been finalised by its author. (Oxford)

Handwritten notes of linguistic content on papers of various sizes, some of which are letterheads of the Ministry of Public Works of Egypt. Few words and phrases are written in English and French. Cancellations and bibliographical references.

Handwritten text with Cavafy's views on Hubert Pernot's Grammaire du grec moderne, Paris, 1917) on a large number of sheets and pieces of paper. Most sheets are numbered; the numbering is, however, discontinuous and occasional repetitions are observed. Some of the quotes, as well as interpolated words and phrases in English and in French. The text boundaries are unclear.