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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 his involvement in poetry. The cholera epidemic is in remission. Political update. (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 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 Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Paul comments on his dire financial situation and his debts. From the content it is surmised that he is still in Hyères, France. He expresses his concern for the fact that he is still to receive his pension, while he stresses that he is alone and that his health is impaired. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (Hyères)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a cut sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 20 December. Reference to Paul's journalistic activity with the The Riviera News newspaper and to the privileges stemming thereof (admittance to the casino and the theatre); comments on their common friends and family. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from France, dated "16 March 1912", in the first three pages of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter he had received from Cavafy. Update on his health, his plans to stay at Hyères as well as on other current matters. He also comments on theatrical events, as he went to the play by Henry Kistemaeckers, La flambée. Of note is the frequent use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy from France to C. P. Cavafy. The text continues on the verso. Reference to the social circle of Alexandria, with commentary on particular individuals. Paul thanks his brother and wishes him for 1914. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. Handwritten note in pencil in the margin, regarding the dating of the text ("Jan.. 1914?").

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of two sheets. Paul expresses his thanks to the poet, who sent him a photograph of their mother. In the largest part of the letter refers to his health, comments on people he has met in Alexandria and elsewhere as well as on various events. He requests to receive the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette, also mentioning La Réforme. He describes his living conditions and repeats his warm feelings for his two brothers. Of note is the use of interpolated English words and phrases.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to John Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter by John, dated 25 February. Commentary on Paul's health and his personal debts. On several occasions, he expresses his refusal to return to Alexandria. Reference to the matter of the pension –he claims that he is considered a beneficiary as of 5 January– and promises to concede his income to C. P. Cavafy, as he intends -after settling his financial obligations- to reside in Boulogne and work there. Despite all that, he repeats his ongoing request for financial assistance. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy from France to C. P. Cavafy and John Cavafy, on both sides of a sheet. Comments on telegrams sent by Paul to his two brothers, on his health and the required medical care; the request for financial assistance is repeated. Reference to the matter of the pension, to Ralli's assistance and to the benefit he hopes to receive – on this particular matter, he urges C. P. Cavafy to seek illness-related documents "on cholera", in order to support the request for a benefit. References to the assistance he received from persons known and unknown. Enclosed is a letter by the hotel owner, L. Vallet (20/2/1909), who is asking Paul to settle his financial obligations to the business. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to his brothers, John and C. P. Cavafy, from Paris, on all sides of a bifolio. In an apologetic tone for the disturbance he has caused to his family, he refers to his stay in Paris and to city landmarks ("Île de la Cité, Notre Dame, Quartier Latin, Louvre"); he expresses fears for his health and, remembering life in Alexandria, he repeats that he intends to return in due time. He comments on the matter of the frequency in which he may disburse his pension, a fact that seems to trouble him. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.