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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 both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He announces the impending publication of a new newspaper and refers to the political developments in Egypt.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, written over two days, on the first and third pages of two double sheet notepapers and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria; the letter is dated 1/10/1882. Pages 2-5 are numbered at top right. Comments on a poem by John, on the situation in Egypt and Alexandria. Social news from Alexandria. Supplementaρy note on the verso of the letterhead, dated 2/10/1882.

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 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, in the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to social and political matters and comments on the book his brother is reading. Linguistic remarks. Short text in Greek.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi and M. Ralli [Mike Th. Ralli] to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. The content is divided into two distinct sections, with different authors and dates. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social and political circle of Alexandria and Egypt. Description of social events and happenings. Information about their everyday activities (classes, entertainment). Reference to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. The letters are accompanied by an envelope with the sender's details in French and mail rubber stamps. (Alexandria)

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)