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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 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 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.

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)