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Handmade folder made of a ruled sheet of paper with the handwritten note "Bills belonging to the shares bought by mother + which now have come into my possession". It contains receipts for the purchase of shares through the Crédit Lyonnais, Banque Imperiale Ottomane and Betts & Co, dating to the period 1890-1896. Cavafy's name ("Constantin F. Cavafy", "C. F. Cavafy') appears on three of them, while the name "J. Cavafy" (=John Cavafy) appears on one (1892). A total of five receipts.

Handwritten christening certificate of Cavafy on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. The remaining pages are blank. The printed logo of the Greek Community of Alexandria at top right of the first page. The certificate mentions that C. P. Cavafy was born on 17-4-1863 in Alexandria and was baptised on 28-5-1864 at the church of the Annunciation, with Amalia Pitaridi as his godmother. Issued on 9/21-3-1889. Handwritten note on an official sheet of the ministry of Public Works, used as frontispiece for a copy of the christening certificate and its English translation. Handwritten copy of Cavafy's christening certificate, by himself, on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. Date of issuance: 26-2/10-3-1898. Handwritten English translation of the poet's christening certificate, by himself, on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. Handwritten notes in English, Greek and French, accompanying a copy (heliotypy) of the original christening certificate of Cavafy, on the first page of a ruled double sheet notepaper. Heliotypy of Cavafy's christening certificate (26-2/10-3-1898).

Handwritten text on a homemade notepad, sewn on the spine. Travel diary and notes. The title handwritten on the cover. Mentions of non-Greek publications and bibliographical references to 1880 and 1807 editions. Some pages are blank. One page in Greek. Note on metrics below (Homeric?) verses in English. Copy of a poem by D. Solomos and its translation into English. The poet departs, together with his mother and two of his siblings, on a steamboat to Istanbul on the aftermath of the Urabi Revolt, for which young Cavafy provides a short analysis. Extensive reference to the members of the Fotiadis family. The narration covers the period 23/6-8/7/[1882].

Printed announcement of the death of Sévastie Verhaeghe de Naeyer, sister of the poet's mother, on the first page of a double-sheet. It had been sent to his mother, Charikleia Cavafy.

Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes 28 loose sheets cut in various sizes, 16 of which are written on both sides. Chronological indications (1896-1898) in the text. The second part is entitled "St[ate] of h[er] ’98 disease" and comprises 4 cut sheets of paper of various sizes. Events relating to Cavafy's mother's illness are recorded in one section. The text continues to the recto of the last sheet; all pages are numbered (1-7). Cancellations and emendations in both parts as well as abbreviations in parts of the text.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on the first and last pages of double sheet notepaper. The remaining pages are blank. The poet refers to the recipient's health, who appears to be his brother, John. The latter appears to be in Cairo for business reasons and the poet is looking forward to meeting him during a short visit he will be making shortly to Alexandria. He enquires about the news of their two other brothers living in Cairo, George and Aristeidis. Abbreviations, cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. The recipient (most likely the poet's brother, John) is in Cairo. Cavafy describes his everyday life and refers to the publication of three poems of his in a annual publication of Alexandria. Social news. Abbreviations, cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to his mother's sister, Euvoulia Papalamprinou, on the first two pages of a double sheet notepaper. The other two pages are blank. Family news. The poet denies news pertaining to him and his brothers and refers to a photograph of his mother. References to various persons of the extended family. Cancellations and emendations, abbreviations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to an unknown recipient (possibly Marigo Cavafy -see draft letter of 1897 by Cavafy to the same person), on both sides of a ruled sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. Impressions of the poet from his trip to Paris and reference to performances he attended there ("Oedipus Rex" at the Comédie Française and opera performance). The poet also refers to works of Egyptian wood carving. Cancellations. Abbreviations.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, in a bifolio, with notes on the recto and verso of the first sheet. Reference to the matter of the continuing absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad and the need for his return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of two sheets and on the recto of a third sheet that has been cut in half. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the absence of Aristeidis and its negative consequences for the family. Extensive commentary on the legal aspect of the matter arising from the abandonment of his wife, Maria Vourou, and the squandering of her dowry.

Fragment of a handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. The notes on the verso have been crossed out. C. P. Cavafy is mentioned as a third person in the letter; perhaps he drafts it on behalf of someone else, while the date on the verso is indicated as 4 October (1889). Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English words and phrases. Reference to the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad and to the need for his immediate return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to Aristeidis's decision to return to his wife, Maria Vourou, and her family.

Handwritten texts on five sheets, including the draft letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Aristeidis Cavafy, from the 1889 correspondence series, split in two parts. The first part includes three documents (two sheets and a bifolio with a printed crest "For Christ and Caesar" [in Greek], with notes on all sides). The second part includes two pieces of cut sheets (one of which with text on both sides) and contains additions to the first part. C. P. Cavafy is referred to as a third person. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the continuing absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad and to the need for his return, as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, George, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the scandal thus caused and to the need for his return.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to Maria Vourou, wife of Aristeidis Cavafy, dated 28 October, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of French words and phrases. Reference to the postponement of Aristeidis' return from abroad, to the Vouros family as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten text on seven sheets and one piece of paper. On the recto of the first sheet, the title "Genealogical Gossip or Various bits of the History of our Father's & Mother's family thrown together" as well as the indication "5 May '83", in pencil. Blank verso. Sheets 2-6 are written on both sides. At the bottom of the verso of the sixth sheet, the poet's signature, the date and the place: "Constantine Cavafy / 15 April 1883 / Yenikeuy (Constantinople) / At Mons. G. Fotiadis villa". "Addenda to Genealogical Gossip" " on the recto of the seventh sheet. On the piece of paper, notes, most likely by John Cavafy, on the family branch in London and in Liverpool. It should be dated to a period postdating the rest of the text, as the latest year recorded is 1891. The text refers to all that the poet heard and learned in Istanbul from his grandfather George Fotiadis and from his aunt Roxandra Plessou, his father's sister, regarding the ancestors of the Cavafy and Fotiadis families.

Handwritten family tree of the Cavafy family on both sides of a double sheet notepaper, on which a piece of ruled sheet has been pasted. Compiled by John Cavafy. It includes three annexes, one of which ("No. 2") is the Fotiadis family tree. The tree was complemented by John to include data following the year 1883.

Manuscript on two large-size sheets affixed to one another so as to form a double sheet paper. It contains the Cavafy family tree, going back to the generation of their father, Peter John Cavafy. The date of birth and death of the family members is recorded as well as other relevant information. There is also record of the Cavafy family crests and crowns as well as other "Notes", explanatory of the family tree.

Handwritten letter by Amalia Callinus to Aristeidis Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author expresses her love for her nephew and describes her everyday life as well as that of her family's. Sketches (portraits) in pencil on the last page. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy's aunt, Amalia Kallinous, to the poet in a bifolio with mourning border, with text on all sides. Amalia is in Athens and describes her impressions from the city. Exchange of photographs between the two and expression of contentment for the news she receives regarding the family and especially regarding her sister, Charikleia. Interpolated words in French. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Alexandros Cavafy to his mother, Charikleia, on the first, third and fourth pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. Update on the health of Paul. (Peran, Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The second and fourth pages are blank. News on the prices of cotton and cottonseed. The poet mentions that the family is moving to a new house. Signed: "Constantine F. C.". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to his superior, K. E. Verschoyle in a bifolio with mourning border. The poet announces the death of his mother and asks permission to be absent from his office for a short time. Acceptance of his request on the last page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Cavafy in the first two pages of a bifolio, with mourning border. The remaining pages are blank. She expresses her feelings of love for her son, who is not in Alexandria (he is possibly in Cairo) as well as thoughts on the value of money. She encloses another letter to the poet's brother, Aristeidis, and informs about the imminent arrival of their other brother, John.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to her son, George, in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Reference to health-related issues and the weather as well as to the family of her son, Aristeidis. Also, references to the social life in Cairo. Interpolated words in French. [Alexandria]

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to her sons, John and Constantine Cavafy, on all sides of the four-pager. The two brothers had recently embarked on their trip to Paris and London. Brief reference to the situation in Greece; social and family news from Alexandria. Accompanied by an envelope with John’s details.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to her sons, Constantine and John, on all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in London and are preparing to return to Alexandria via Paris and Marseilles. Charikleia refers to her correspondence with her sons and their return. She also conveys news about the weather and social life in Alexandria, and expresses her concern about the typhoid outbreak in Marseilles. Interpolated words and phrases in English and French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in France and will continue their journey to England. Their mother refers to the correspondence between them, the weather and her health, as well as to her visit to the house of the Moss family. Interpolated words and phrases in English and French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John, in the first two pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The third page is blank. Handwritten notes in pencil by Cavafy on the last page (addresses in Paris). The two siblings are in France. Their mother refers to the sense of lacking she feels as a result of the absence of her two children and sends them the regards and news of their brother, Paul.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The last page is blank. Family news. The two siblings are in France. The mother expresses her nostalgia for her two children as well as the concern regarding their voyage by ship. Reference to the Greco-Turkish war. [Alexandria]

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in all pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in France. Family and social news. Reference to receiving a package containing items of clothing belonging to her dead sister, Sévastie. Interpolated words and phrases in French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Cavafy on the first two pages of a bifolio. Supplementary note by Alexandros Cavafy on the third page. The last page is blank. The authors address C. P. Cavafy and one of his brothers (most likely John – referred to as "Ionas" in Alexandros' note), who are in Cairo. Reference to the health (probably of Constantine) and the mother's nostalgia for her son. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy's aunt Euvoulia Papalamprinou to the poet, on both sides of a sheet. Expression of grief for the death of the poet's brother, Peter Cavafy. Social news. Interpolated words in French. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. She refers to the death of her two sisters, Sévastie and Charikleia. Reference to the impending second marriage of Sévastie's husband and quote from his letter in French. Other family news. (Istanbul)

Fragment of a handwritten letter by Euvoulia Fotiadi Papalamprinou to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The beginning of the letter is missing. Family matters, such as her dispute with her father and with the wife of his brother, Smaragda. [Istanbul]

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio. Family news. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. She expresses her grief for the death of her sister, Charikleia, and complains about the delay in her being informed of the event. She asks for detailed information regarding the death of her sister. Interpolated words in French. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to her nephew, Paul Cavafy, in two bifolios and one sheet. She expresses anew her grief for the death of Charikleia and details her personal situation. She accuses the Plessos family of not observing a period of mourning for Charikleia Cavafy. Interpolated words in French. [Istanbul]

Handwritten letter by George Cavafy from England to his brother, Peter John, in Istanbul. The letter is written on the first three pages of a double sheet notepaper. The recipient's address written in the last page. The sender refers to a misunderstanding between the two brothers, which has by now been resolved as well as to the poor financial situation of his brother. He comments on their partnership and the course of their commercial house in Egypt and in Istanbul; he asks of him to take charge of the branch in Alexandria or Cairo instead of returning to England. He proceeds to an analysis of the business plan and details financial information regarding their company.

Handwritten letter by Jean Coulmas to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author, Cavafy's cousin, expresses his admiration and interest in the poet's work, which he knows through German translations and asks to be sent his poems in Greek. Reference to the newspaper Eleftheron Vima. The imprint of a rubber stamp "Ioannis Koulmasis, Dresden" on both sides of the sheet. (Dresden)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Reference to the political situation in Egypt and Alexandria in particular, which is full of ruins after its bombardment by the British. Pages 2-5 are numbered.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The second page is numbered at top right. Comments on the poetry of Robert Browning. News on the progress of the issue of the family indemnity by the Egyptian government.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to the political situation in Egypt as well as to the social life in Alexandria. Linguistic remarks to relevant questions by C. P. Cavafy.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first three pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The last page is blank. Advice on the problems with the eyes and vision of C. P. Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Family and personal news. Reference to the situation in the Sudan and its impact on Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John describes his everyday life and his professional prospects, and refers to the issue of the indemnities. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Egyptian Government has started paying indemnities. The author is looking for a suitable house in Alexandria, with the prospect of the family's immediate return there. Financial matters. (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.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. The author refers to his financial state and to that of his brother's Aristeidis, to his professional prospects as well as to the issue of indemnity for the destruction of the family's assets in Alexandria. Update on the political developments in Egypt. Linguistic remarks on the proper use and meaning of specific words and phrases in English.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet notepapers and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Page 3 is numbered. Update on financial affairs of the family and on the issue of indemnities. Linguistic remarks. Quote from a letter by Alexander Pope to Henry Cromwell.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of three double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-6 are numbered at top right. Excerpt from a sonnet by the French poet Félix Arvers and related comments. Update on the social life in Alexandria and on family matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of the R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to the warm weather and to the cholera epidemic, which, however, has not yet reached the city. Comments on international and family matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of two small letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Family and social matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on the financial situation of the family and its possible reunification. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Detailed comments on the financial situation of the family; extensive reference to the cholera epidemic, which is in remission. Mention an Italian troupe performing at the "Polytheama" theatre. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first three pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The last page is blank. John refers to his everyday life as well as to the situation in the Sudan. Family news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Discussion on poetry. Comments on the Sudan and reference to the medal awarded to their brother Peter-John (Order of the Medjidie). Excerpt from John's poem "The red Mouse" in the third page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. News from the social entourage and the political situation on Egypt and the Sudan. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John comments on the financial and professional situation of himself and their brother, Aristeidis. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of three ruled sheets. Their verso is blank. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered. John refers to the positive prospects of his professional position but admits that the financial situation of the family is, at present, poor. He complains about the behaviour of British military officers. (Ramlé)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on one side of a paper, folded in a bifolio. Comments on the political situation and reference to the amounts of money sent by the brothers from Alexandria to their mother in Istanbul. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 to 6 are numbered. John comments extensively on the political developments in Britain and their impact on Egypt. He refers to the matter of the indemnities by the Egyptian Government and to his professional situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The authors mentions a favour asked by C. P. Cavafy which he was unable to fulfil (most probably to visit their old house).

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of six ruled letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Sheets 2-6 are numbered at top right. Family and financial issues are raised, as well as poetry, Cavafy's genealogical notes, the political situation in Alexandria and Egypt in general. Commentary on poems composed by John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Sheets 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Answers to questions of C. P. Cavafy and update on the situation in Alexandria. Handwritten quote from the Quran related to Dhul-Qarnayn, asked for by C. P. Cavafy. Signed and dated in Latin by John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered at top right. He comments on his poem "Arabesque" and quotes from it. Quote from a poem by Robert Browning. Update on current affairs and on the social life of Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Comments on John's poetry. Update on current affairs.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Social news and financial issues of the family. Details from a ball organised by the Zervoudakis family.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to family correspondence and comments positively on his brother's way of writing. He also refers to financial and social matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He asks for more information on the health of their brother, Paul, and refers to family and financial matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on one side of a sheet and on both sides of a second sheet. The author comments on the problems of C. P. Cavafy with his eyes and to the cholera epidemic in Alexandria. Social and political news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender comments on his personal financial situation and conveys the news of family friends. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Praise of his brother's skills in English. Family news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender describes the difficult work conditions and the poor financial situation of himself and his brothers as well as the psychological consequences of these conditions. He expresses, however, his optimism for the immediate future as well as his disappointment because he cannot find time to engage in poetry. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. The sender refers to translations he has made upon the request of his brother, which probably correlate to translations of Shakespeare's works into Greek by C. P. Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered at top right. Comments on John's poems and excerpt from one of them. Update on the political developments in Egypt.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered at top right. Update on current affairs and on the developments in Alexandria. Thoughts on literary works.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on one pf his poems; linguistic remarks. Social news.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two small sheets, in which he expresses his sadness regarding the family's situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Personal and social news. John gives a negative account of the character and behaviour of the British officers in Alexandria. Brief reference to the Sudan. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of a letterhead and on both sides of a second letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Reference to the poor financial situation of the family and hopes for slight improvement. Detailed description of the ability of the three elder brothers from Alexandria for financial assistance to their mother and their younger brothers in Istanbul. Reference to the efforts by C. P. Cavafy to translate works by Shakespeare. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. Pages 2 to 4 are numbered. Detailed description of the visit to Alexandria of their mother's sister, Sévastie, with her family, on their way to Shanghai. Reference to John's everyday routine and to family friends. Interpolated phrases in Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co. The first three pages are numbered. Reference to their mother's discontent regarding a financial matter. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. Information about the author's return to Alexandria; he expresses his desire to meet with Cavafy and other people from their friendly circle. The printed indication "Alexandrie" on the letterhead has been crossed out. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. It is a reply to a letter dated 25 January. Information about the current spectacles in the city ("Babolin"); mores and views regarding the matter in question are also put forward. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to books the author acquired ([Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart], [The Calamities and Quarrels of Authors], etc.) distinguishing between "cheap" (Chandos Classics) and "good" editions. Sheet numbers are indicated (1-3). (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to his mother on all sides of a bifolio. The address "30, Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, W." at top right of the first page. Paul is preparing to leave London and return to Egypt via Paris and Marseille. He expresses his enthusiasm about the city. Use of interpolated English and French words and phrases. (London)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to his mother and brothers on three numbered bifolios and on one side of a sheet. Enthusiastic impressions from his stay in London. Family and social news. Extensive use of English words and phrases. Accompanied by envelope with John Cavafy's address at R. J. Moss & Co. (London)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, according to the notepaper, on all sides of two bifolios and one sheet. Page numbers in pencil in the margin "1" through "9" (number "4" is repeated twice). Paul comments extensively on his dire financial situation, his debts and the matter of his pension, referring also to his impaired health. He asks C. P. Cavafy to communicate with him and help him. His intensifying stress is highlighted by the use of capital letters and underlining in parts of the text. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (Hyères)