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Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on the political situation. (Alexandria)

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 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 [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy in a bifolio with mourning border with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on the matter or riots in Egypt. Description of free time activities.

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. Extensive description of social events attended by the author during his school holiday, with details regarding the venues, the people who participated etc; mention other recreational habits (theatre). He wonders whether Cavafy is still in Istanbul. He informs him that he is going to send him a photograph of him, via Michael [Mike Th. Ralli]. (Uppingham)

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of one loose sheet. The author expresses his discontent for his financial hardship, to which he attributes the delayed despatch of correspondence. He describes his new romance with Miss F. and the charity theatrical performance in which they will be participating together. He also refers to the tradition of Christmas pantomime. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. The last page is blank. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. The author comments extensively on samples of cigarettes that Mike [Ralli] sent him and asks Cavafy to send him some more, of different quality. He also refers to a romance of his. He provides detailed information about his engagement in horse racing as well as the amounts of money he calculates he can win, while he describes a well-known event of the sort (Grand National Steeplechase).

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Commentary on the content of the poet's last letter. The author's illness is described in detail. Reference to an impending horse race ("Grand National race"). The letter bears an incomplete date ("9 March").

Handwritten letter by Kimon Periklis to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Embossed monogram on the first page. Personal news. Interpolated phrases in French. Accompanied by a handmade folder with notes by Rica Singopoulo, labelled "Miscellaneous". (Beni Suef)

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 to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. Description of the author's habits (smoking, drinking) and relevant events. Commentary on other activities (foreign language lessons). Salutation written in Greek at the beginning of the text. French text (part of a written exercise) written inversely on the verso of the second sheet.

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 Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolio, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the last sheet. Detailed description of the author's everyday life and his activities in Alexandria. Commentary on the health of his father and reference to two photographs that appear to have been sent by him to Cavafy. Cancellation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Account of everyday life in Alexandria and urge to Cavafy to return to Egypt. Commentary on social life and people of their social circle as well as on the new house of the family of Th. Ralli at the Rosetta Gate. The author refers to the work Memoirs of a physician by Al. Dumas père as well as to the other books in the series, which he is reading in English; he expresses great interest in the publications of texts by T. Macauley. Underlinings of words and phrases in French. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Description of the author's everyday life on the occasion of of his employment in the family business. Commentary on people from their social circle. Cancellations, underlinings and vertical line on the recto (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs him about the previous letter he has sent and comments on books he has read (Secret History of the Court of England by Anne Hamilton, Life of William Pitt by T. Macaulay) or wishes to acquire (The History of England by T. Macaulay, The French Revolution by T. Carlyle). He briefly describes his schedule for the following day, giving details on clubs and entertainments in Alexandria and urges Cavafy to return. Cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. He expresses his concern regarding the correspondence between them, concluding that Cavafy does not seem to receive it in ints entirety. Commentary on health-related matters - they both face eyesight problems. Extensive references to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy on details concerning their correspondence as well as on people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. Information on the impending move of the author's family, with details on the features of the residential area (Rosetta Gate) as well as on everyday habits. John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides except the last. Reference to his engagement in hunting during his stay in Ramli. Information about his new residence at Rosetta Gate – it is noted that the English refer to the area as "the Peloponnese", due to the marked presence of Greeks. Comment on the spectacles to be presented shortly in the city. He expresses his estimate that Cavafy does not intend to return from Istanbul soon. On the verso of the last sheet, numbers written in columns in pencil as well as the names Paul and Const[antine?]. (Ramli)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 29 September. Reference to remarks apparently made by Cavafy on details concerning their correspondence. Information on the author's new residence at Rosetta Gate with details regarding the ownership status. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as on entertainment and free time habits. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes until the recto of the second. It is a reply to a letter dated 3 November. Reference to the matter of his eyesight and to the book How to use our eyes [and how to preserve them by the aid of spectacles] by J. Browning, with whom he is in correspondence. He expresses satisfaction for his business with a foreign publishing house (Routledge); he mentions, inter alia, the work "Theodora" by Kl. Ragkavis. On the occasion of his engagement in hunting, he gives information regarding the regime of entry into privately owned areas ("Pastré’s Gardens"). (Alexandria)

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 letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. Remarks on the 1884 crisis ("Change panic") and its impact on the financial activity in the area, with references to companies that went bankrupt. Commentary on persons of the social circle of Alexandria. Description of entertainment and free time habits of the time. Sheet numbers are indicated (2-3). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Commentary on events and people of the broader social circle of Alexandria. Information about the author's personal matters, entertainment and free time habits as well as financial matters that trouble him. Reference to the eyesight problem he is facing as well as to his intention to publish texts in the journal Tit Bits in order to complement his income.

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter by Cavafy. The author describes his stay in England, with reference to persons from his family circle but also from the broader social circle of the two men. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios with mourning border, with notes on all sides. The author describes his stay in London and mentions all known sights and other places in the city (Zoological Garden, Madame Tussauds Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Doré Gallery). He also provides information and expresses his views on performances ("Ruy Blas", "Faust", "The Mikado") that are on in London and that time. Commentary on people from his family circle but also from the broader social circle of the two men. (London)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. Information about the author's return to Egypt. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the first three pages of a bifolio. Information about the author's return to Egypt. Commentary on individuals of the friendly and broader social circle of the two men. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. Information about the author's stay in Paris and comments on his financial situation. Of note is the use of English and French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. Numbers written in a pen different to that of the main text, on the fourth page. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on the vision problems both of them face - Ralli replies to issues apparently raised by Cavafy in a previous letter and informs him in detail about his own treatment. Reference to the spectacles available in Alexandria, and in particular to an operetta that is about to be performed; to persons related to the social circle of the city as well as to entertainment habits. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on three sheets, with notes until the recto of the last. The author describes in detail the vision problems he faces and gives detailed information on the treatment he is undergoing and the medication he is receiving; he suggests that Cavafy consult with doctor upon his return. Reference to the spectacles available in Alexandria, and in particular to an operetta that was performed; to persons related to the social circle of the city as well as to entertainment habits. The matter of Cavafy's return to Egypt is discussed anew. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on three sheets, with notes on the rectos. Comments on the matter of negotiations between England and Russia and its effects on the financial life of Alexandria. Reference to people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as to seasonal habits (hunting). He expresses views on the Contemporary Review as well as on a publication entitled Electoral Future. The sheet number is marked (2). Fragment of a short text on the verso of the second sheet. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Description of everyday life habits, types and kinds of entertainment. Information about banking institutions. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Description of everyday habits during Ralli's stay in Ramli. Information about his eyesight. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 9 October. Extensive commentary on the resignation of Konstantinos Synadinos from the Banque Générale as well as on other people related to the financial and social life of Alexandria. Reference to the author's engagement in hunting. He details his views on the work Le Maître de forges by G. Ohnet; reference to the journal The Athenaeum, to which he subscribed. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 5 January. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy regarding life in Istanbul. The author expresses his views regarding the author Georges Ohnet, with reference to works of his (Le Maître de forges, La comtesse Sarah); views regarding the journal The Athenaeum. Information about people from the social circle of Alexandria. In the postscript, he describes a wedding ceremony making use of expressions in French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on three bifolios, with notes on all sides. The author describes his stay in London. Commentary on people from his family circle but also from the broader social circle of the two men as well as on events that reflect the mores of the time. Reference to the "Exhibition" –it is probably the "International Inventions Exhibition"– and to the Métropole Hotel. (London)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and in one sheet with notes on all sides. The author expresses his concern for not having received a reply from Cavafy to a previous letter of his and subsequently informs him about his stay in Alexandria and Syros, with comments and impressions from both places. He also mentions his impending return to Alexandria. Cancellations and emendations. (Syros)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. He comments on works he is reading or which have already been discussed in the correspondence between them. He refers to Cavafy's intention to proceed with some publication, asking for more information and characterising the issue -which he appears to know- interesting. He mentions the bombardment of Alexandria in relation to the losses suffered by Cavafy in books and manuscripts. He urges him to return to Egypt, describing the entertainment possibilities there. Underlinings. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive reference to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. Commentary on Cavafy's protracted absence in Istanbul; the poet is urged to return to Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. The matter of Cavafy's return to Alexandria is discussed. Description of the author's ophthalmological problems and details regarding the treatment he is undergoing. Extensive reference to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as to the spectacles available at the time. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Among other things, reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Information is given on current affairs of the Ralli family as well as on the author's diminished vision. A subject from a previous letter is revisited, regarding the characters from a play ("The Tempest" by Shakespeare). At the end, John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes until the second page of the second. Commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the influence exerted by broader financial changes on the local commercial community, on the occasion of developments in the market of New York. Information is requested regarding Cavafy's everyday life in Istanbul. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes on all sides. Description of habits and entertainments of the time; reference to the author's improved eyesight. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the cholera pandemic -on the occasion of a trip by a member of his family- and to the author's impressions from the Greek warship "Navarchos Miaoulis". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as on the presence of the British political dignitary, Lord Northbrook, there.

Fragment of a handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. Extensive commentary on people from the friendly circle of the two men as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. References to the works Serge Panine by G. Onhet and Nana by E. Zola. Sheet numbers are indicated (2-4). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. Commentary on persons from the social circle of Alexandria. The author expresses his preferences regarding friendly interactions. Reference to entertainment and leisure habits. Words and phrases are noted, for which Cavafy seems to have asked the definition. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. It is a reply to a letter dated 28 February. Extensive description of an encounter of personal nature, which reflects the mores of the time. Detailed commentary on persons of the social circle of Alexandria. Underlined French words and expressions in the text. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. The author describes his everyday life in Ramli and comments on persons from the social circle of Alexandria as well as on events that reflect the mores of the time. Moreover, he gives information on the improvement of his eyesight and expresses his opinion on the work Manon Lescaut (Histoire du Manon Lescaut). Sheet numbers are indicated (2-4). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, in two distinct parts, comprising one bifolio and one sheet with notes on all sides. Information about the author's return to Egypt. Commentary on individuals of the friendly circle of the two men. Reference to the author's personal expenses and to the eyesight problems he is facing. He expresses his opinion regarding a potential job in England. Cancellations. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides except for the recto of the second sheet. It is a reply to letters he had received. The author expresses his opinion regarding a criticism he appears to have received from Cavafy. The second sheet is numbered. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. The author describes a short trip he took to an area of Wales. Reference to personal financial matters. Commentary on people from his family circle as well as from the broader friendly circle of the two men. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the second sheet. The author mentions that this is his fourth letter to Cavafy since his return to Alexandria. He describes his everyday life, urges Cavafy to return to Alexandria and comments in detail on people of their social circle, with emphasis, on some occasions, on their profession. Underlinings and few interpolated words in Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Commentary on the spectacles available at the Zizinia theatre with details about the appearance of a French actress - part of a song performed in French is also recorded. His ophthalmological problem is mentioned as well as the treatment he is undergoing. The matter of Cavafy's return to Egypt is discussed anew. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Description of the work "La Barbe bleue" –possibly in a lyrical version– with details regarding the female protagonist. Reference to Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". Comments on a person from the social circle of Alexandria. Cavafy is urged anew to return. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes until the second page of the second. Extensive reference to the author's improved eyesight. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Concern regarding the time of Cavafy's return to Egypt. Numbers written in pencil on the verso of the last sheet. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. Reference to the moving from "Antoniadi's house" to the author's new residence as well as to his engagement in hunting during his stay in Ramli. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. He describes the way he acquires books. (Ramli)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. The author expresses his interest in the time of Cavafy's return to Alexandria as well as in the in development of his writing. Extensive commentary on the termination of the collaboration of Konstantinos Synadinos with the Banque Générale as well as on other people related to the financial and social life of Alexandria. Views on matters of financial management and administration. Information on people from their friendly and broader social environment. Reference to the matter of his eyesight and impressions from the book How to use our eyes and how to preserve them by the aid of spectacles by J. Browning, with whom he started exchanging correspondence. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 6 December. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy; description of everyday and free time habits. Details on a person from the social circle of Alexandria whose behaviour has impressed the author. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. Reference to John Browning, on the occasion of remarks that Cavafy appears to have made on his work, as well as to the communication that the author has with him. Commentary on people of the friendly and broader social circle of Alexandria. Description of entertainment habits, mores and concepts of the time Reference to the French journal L'Illustration. Sheet numbers are indicated (1-3). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. It is a reply to a letter dated 6 August. The author expresses his enthusiasm regarding the possibility of Cavafy's return to Alexandria. Information on individuals of the Ralli family. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Commentary on people of the friendly circle of the two men. Description of entertainment and free time habits. Handwritten note in the margin of the main text in the recto of the second sheet. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in three bifolios, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the last sheet. It is a reply to letters he had received. Information regarding a potential job for the author in England. Commentary on persons of the family and friendly circle of the two men. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Stamatis Kartoulis to Cavafy in two bifolios. Personal news. Reference to the student unions in Germany, where Kartoulis is studying, and to the duels they organise among them. The author also refers to a newspaper of Alexandria, which he does not name (Anonymous of Nikolis Karalis). Interpolated words in German are used. (Halle [an der Saale])

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 a bifolio. Information about the author's return to Alexandria following his stay in Athens, Tinos and Syros. Commentary on people of their friendly and broader social circle. (Syros)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on both sides of a small-size sheet. Information about the author's departure for Liverpool. References to people of their friendly and broader social circle. Commentary on the cholera epidemic in Egypt. Underlinings; use of a French expression in the flow of written discourse.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. Detailed description of the author's trip to Scotland with reference to the places he visited (Glasgow, Scottish Lochs, Edinburgh Castle, Glasgow Cathedral). Comments on the development of the cholera epidemic as well as on the Casamicciola earthquake, on the island of Ischia, Italy. Information about people from their family circle as well as the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to The Lady of the Lake by W. Scott. Cancellations.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author expresses his concern regarding the receipt of the correspondence by Cavafy. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Cancellations; use of French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on three pages of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Commentary various issues raised by Cavafy as well as on people and events from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the arrival of the Greek warship "Navarchos Miaoulis". Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author refers to the re-opening of the school of Konstantinos Papazis, describing in detail the classes he attends and their syllabus. He comments on persons from his friendly circle and the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them; he also expresses his interest in rumours of a war between England and Turkey. He refers to the journal Parnassos and to Lord Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Cancellations and emendations. Numbers in pencil at the top of the first page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of two loose sheets. Commentary on current affairs (events in honour of Queen Victoria). Reference to individuals from their friendly circle as well as to his everyday life (classes, entertainment). He expresses his discontent for the fact that Cavafy does not share information regarding his personal life, unlike the author, who makes detailed confessions of a personal nature. Cancellations, emendations, underlinings; use of French words in the flow of written discourse. On the verso of the last sheet, notes in pencil in a different handwriting, among which the names "Aristeidis, Peter, John, Alekos" are included. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. The author describes the trip of his return from England to Egypt. He gives detailed information on the sights he visited while in London (Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, National Gallery, British Museum, Madame Tussauds Exhibition, The International Fisheries Exhibition) and Paris (Musée des arts et métiers-Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, Notre Dame, Panthéon, Morgue de Paris). Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the cholera epidemic in Egypt. Cancellations and additions. The author's initials at the end of the first bifolio. The date "[...] 31st Oct 1883" in the second bifolio.

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)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter dated 25 June. Extensive commentary on the cholera epidemic that has broken out in Egypt and record of deaths due to the disease. Description of an honorary event attended by the Khedive. Reference to the matter of Cavafy's eyesight as well as to a distinction awarded to a member of his family. Cancellations; use of French and Greek words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Commentary on people from their friendly circle and from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on relevant events (title of knighthood granted to Konstantinos Zervoudakis). Information about the author's professional activities. Cancellations.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy in one sheet two bifolios. The last page is blank. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy in previous letters and expression of the disappointment of the author for the fact that he does not confide personal matters in him. Information about people from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as about facts related to the life in the city (criminal trial, procession of a dead person with honours paid to him). Reference to the Sudan Campaign. Cancellations, additions; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of a small-size loose sheet. It is a reply to a letter dated 31 March. The author proposed to Cavafy the use of an encryption system, in order to protect the content of their correspondence; the letter records the alphabet with the respective cryptographic elements. He provides information about persons of their friendly circle as well as of the broader social circle of Alexandria. He comments on current events, such as the works of the Indemnity Commission and the anniversary celebration of the national independence. He mentions the publications Le Moniteur [égyptien] and Le Phare [d'Alexandrie]. Cancellations, emendations and additions; use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. Note in pencil next to the date indication (question mark and number "3") on the front page of the document. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. It is a reply to two letters from December. The author expresses his views on personal remarks made by Cavafy in their previous correspondence, which appear to cause conflict between them. Extensively detailed reference to performances and events he attended while in London ("Bluebeard", "Promenade Concerts", "Iolanthe [or the Peer and the Peri]", "M.P.", "A private wire") and Paris ("Faust", "L'Africaine", "Les Rantzau", "Le jour et la nuit", 'Frou Frou", "Excelsior"). Reference to the cholera epidemic in Egypt and to a fire in the city of Alexandria. Commentary on people from their friendly and broader social circle. Reference to the publications The Egyptian Gazette and Union Egyptienne. Cancellations, underlinings; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Extensive reference to remarks apparently made by Cavafy in a previous letter, regarding the contents of the correspondence. Reference to the stay of the Greek warship "Navarchos Miaoulis" in Alexandria as well as to a criminal trial. Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of one loose sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. The author describes in detail his experience on the island of Tinos (criticising what he observed in the church of the Evangelistria and the domination of the religious element) as well the conditions of his stay on Syros. Description of life in Alexandria after the bombardment; mention of people and events. Reference to the newspaper Omonoia and to Edmond About's La Grèce contemporaine. Cancellations, emendations and additions; use of Greek and French words and phrase in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author comments on people from his friendly circle and the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them. He expresses his views on the political situation in Egypt. He refers, among other things, to the publications of the works Egypt by Baron de Malortie and Arabian Nights: The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night. He addresses a question to Cavafy regarding his return to Alexandria. Cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Mike Th. Ralli and Cavafy, on both sides of a sheet. The author refers to his activities as well as to members of his family.

Handwritten letter by Totty and Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. The letter is divided into two parts that are signed separately by each author. In the first part, information about the stay in Liverpool and the impending return to Egypt; reference to a theatrical performance ("Home" by T. W. Robertson) and commentary on persons of the social circle of Alexandria. In the second part, remarks regarding the content of a previous letter by the author as well as references to common. (Liverpool)

Handwritten note by Antonios Ralli to Cavafy, related to the illness of his brother, Mike Th. Ralli, on the verso of a letterhead.

Handwritten text on all sides of two sheets and on the recto of a third sheet, the verso of which is blank. Use of English and French words. All three sheets are torn in half. Diary-type text, describing the illness and the last days of the poet's friend Mike Th. Ralli. Date indications (15, 27, 28 September 1889). Accompanied by folder with brief description of the content (probably written by G. A. Papoutsakis).