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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)

Handwritten, diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy from France to C. P. Cavafy, on two sheets with notes on all sides. In the first part (5 January) Paul's intention to depart from France on the following day is expressed, provided he receives financial assistance from C. P. Cavafy, in order to pay off his debts there. In the second part (6 January, morning and noon) the content changes and there are comments on his dire financial situation; he promises C. P. Cavafy to authorise him as proxy to his pension and to seek employment with a journal or newspaper in order to secure an income. In the letter, Paul very often also addresses John, while he mentions the assistance of Ralli and a benefit he hopes to receive – on this particular matter, he urges C. P. Cavafy to seek certificates, in order to support the request for a benefit. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (Toulon)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Paris, according to the letterhead, on five sheets, two of which are bifolios. The text is completed gradually on different days and at different times of the day, all of which are noted. It is a long letter, in which Paul informs the poet of his very poor financial situation and asks him to assist him and help him with any procedures that might be necessary for him to escape the impasse he is in. The style of the text is highly charged and intense. There are several mentions of Paul's poverty and hunger as well as of people he intends to approach for assistance. Additions in the margin and page numbering ("1" through "13") in pencil. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Financial matters of the family. (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 both sides of a sheet. Page 2 is numbered. John expresses his optimism that the Egyptian Government will soon pay the indemnities. He also informs his brother about the despatch of a book. (Alexandria)

Three typewritten tax returns and inheritance fees of Constantine P. Cavafy. The first two (Α’ and Β’) were written by the lawyer Anastasios Stylianoudis and are signed by Alekos Singopoulo. They were filed with the Greek Consulate of Alexandria. They are accompanied by the typewritten service acknowledgment documents. The third return (Γ’) is signed by Singopoulo's attorney-at-law; it was filed with the 7th Tax Office of Athens. It is accompanied by a filing acknowledgment document, an additional tax notice, as well as four receipt duplicates for the taxes due. The documents also include a typewritten French translation of a certificate by the Financial Inspector of Athens that Singopoulo had filed the required inheritance returns.

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.