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Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes 28 loose sheets cut in various sizes, 16 of which are written on both sides. Chronological indications (1896-1898) in the text. The second part is entitled "St[ate] of h[er] ’98 disease" and comprises 4 cut sheets of paper of various sizes. Events relating to Cavafy's mother's illness are recorded in one section. The text continues to the recto of the last sheet; all pages are numbered (1-7). Cancellations and emendations in both parts as well as abbreviations in parts of the text.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on the first and last pages of double sheet notepaper. The remaining pages are blank. The poet refers to the recipient's health, who appears to be his brother, John. The latter appears to be in Cairo for business reasons and the poet is looking forward to meeting him during a short visit he will be making shortly to Alexandria. He enquires about the news of their two other brothers living in Cairo, George and Aristeidis. Abbreviations, cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to his mother's sister, Euvoulia Papalamprinou, on the first two pages of a double sheet notepaper. The other two pages are blank. Family news. The poet denies news pertaining to him and his brothers and refers to a photograph of his mother. References to various persons of the extended family. Cancellations and emendations, abbreviations.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of two sheets and on the recto of a third sheet that has been cut in half. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the absence of Aristeidis and its negative consequences for the family. Extensive commentary on the legal aspect of the matter arising from the abandonment of his wife, Maria Vourou, and the squandering of her dowry.

Handwritten texts on five sheets, including the draft letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Aristeidis Cavafy, from the 1889 correspondence series, split in two parts. The first part includes three documents (two sheets and a bifolio with a printed crest "For Christ and Caesar" [in Greek], with notes on all sides). The second part includes two pieces of cut sheets (one of which with text on both sides) and contains additions to the first part. C. P. Cavafy is referred to as a third person. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the continuing absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad and to the need for his return, as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, George in a bifolio, written to the recto of the second sheet. Few emendations. Frequent use of English and French words and expressions. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the need for his return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother George ("23 Sept.") from the 1889 correspondence series, on two sheets, written to the recto of the second sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Additions at the end of the text. Frequent use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the need for his return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, George, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the scandal thus caused and to the need for his return.

Handwritten text on seven sheets and one piece of paper. On the recto of the first sheet, the title "Genealogical Gossip or Various bits of the History of our Father's & Mother's family thrown together" as well as the indication "5 May '83", in pencil. Blank verso. Sheets 2-6 are written on both sides. At the bottom of the verso of the sixth sheet, the poet's signature, the date and the place: "Constantine Cavafy / 15 April 1883 / Yenikeuy (Constantinople) / At Mons. G. Fotiadis villa". "Addenda to Genealogical Gossip" " on the recto of the seventh sheet. On the piece of paper, notes, most likely by John Cavafy, on the family branch in London and in Liverpool. It should be dated to a period postdating the rest of the text, as the latest year recorded is 1891. The text refers to all that the poet heard and learned in Istanbul from his grandfather George Fotiadis and from his aunt Roxandra Plessou, his father's sister, regarding the ancestors of the Cavafy and Fotiadis families.

Handwritten family tree of the Cavafy family on both sides of a double sheet notepaper, on which a piece of ruled sheet has been pasted. Compiled by John Cavafy. It includes three annexes, one of which ("No. 2") is the Fotiadis family tree. The tree was complemented by John to include data following the year 1883.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to her son, George, in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Reference to health-related issues and the weather as well as to the family of her son, Aristeidis. Also, references to the social life in Cairo. Interpolated words in French. [Alexandria]

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in France and will continue their journey to England. Their mother refers to the correspondence between them, the weather and her health, as well as to her visit to the house of the Moss family. Interpolated words and phrases in English and French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. She refers to the death of her two sisters, Sévastie and Charikleia. Reference to the impending second marriage of Sévastie's husband and quote from his letter in French. Other family news. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio. Family news. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. She expresses her grief for the death of her sister, Charikleia, and complains about the delay in her being informed of the event. She asks for detailed information regarding the death of her sister. Interpolated words in French. (Istanbul)

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 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. John announces the publication of a second poem of his in the Public Opinionl. Reference to the translation effort of C. P. Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered at top right. Update on current affairs and on the developments in Alexandria. Thoughts on literary works.

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 notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of eight sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of the fourth sheet. All sheets are numbered 1 to 8 at top right. Biographical notes, pertaining to the life, habits and social encounters of Cavafy. Also, information about the members of his family (parents and siblings). It appears that the notes were written after the poet's death and the information comes from Singopoulo's own knowledge as well as from the remains of Cavafy's belongings. Certain inaccuracies are observed, such as the poet's date of birth (1865 instead of 1863).

Handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of thirteen sheets from a notepad. Blank versos. Seven sheets have been torn off the notepad. Rica Singopoulo's notes pertain to the history of the poet's paternal and maternal family, for the members of which is provided all the information she collected from the poet himself as well as from his notes. Extensive reference to the life of the poet and that of his brothers. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and three double sheet notepapers. The notes pertain to Cavafy's life and to the members of his family (mainly his mother and brothers). Some of the information recorded derives from the family correspondence as well as from the remnants of the poet's belongings.

Photograph of the first-born brother of the poet, George Cavafy, with a moustache and holding a cigarette in his left hand. The logo of the photo shop in the lower part of the recto as well as on the verso.

Photograph of three boys in costumes. The boy in the middle stands on a piece of furniture and holds a hat in his right hand. This is the later printing of an original photograph not located in the archive. A handwritten note on the verso states that the original picture was by Giuseppe Marzocchini & Figlio of Livorno; it dates the original to 1865 and identifies the figures from the left as follows: Peter (John), Aristeidis and George Cavafy.

Handwritten prose text by Cavafy on 14 sheets and 9 double sheet notepapers. Pages 4-38 are numbered. The upper half of page 30 is typewritten. The text narrates the history of the Cavafy family from the 18th century (1728) and Peter Cavafy to the time and family of the poet, citing all known information on every person, providing more details and placing greater emphasis on the members of his own family as well as on members of other (often related) families linked to it. Cancellations; abbreviations. Interpolated words in Greek. The date indication ("1903") is provided by the author of the text (page 19).