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Handwritten draft letter by John Cavafy to his brother, George Cavafy, on four sheets, the first, third and fourth of which are numbered. John informs him of the departure of their brother, Aristeidis, for Marseilles after having abandoned his wife, and of the relevant letters sent by Aristeidis to members of his family. His wife's family (Vouros) threatens to take harsh measures if Aristeidis does not return soon. The sender asks George to convince Aristeidis to return to Egypt as soon as possible. The draft letter has been written by at least two different persons, but not by John (seemingly by some of his brothers). Even John's name on the last page is written in a handwriting different from his own. (Alexandria)

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 Maria Vourou, wife of Aristeidis Cavafy, dated 28 October, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of French words and phrases. Reference to the postponement of Aristeidis' return from abroad, to the Vouros family as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter by C. P. Cavafy, dated 24 July. Paul comments on the news of individuals he probably learned through his brother and expresses nostalgia for the life of Alexandria. He refers to the matter of his return to Egypt and asks that his brother intervenes so as to confirm the remittance of his pension. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. Line in blue pencil in the margin of the last paragraph. Small piece of paper with handwritten notes (possibly names) by C. P. Cavafy attached to the letter.

Announcement of the wedding of Aristeidis Cavafy and Maria Vourou. Mention of people who attended the ceremony.

Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia (Fotiadi) Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes three loose sheets folded in bifolios; they are written on both sides and enclosed in a folded sheet entitled "T. Last D. 1899". Pages 2-7 are numbered. The notes pertain to the last days of Charikleia Cavafy – the narration starts on 15 January 1899. The second part includes seven loose sheets of various sizes, written both on the recto and the verso, with one page number (4) marked. The content has the same subject, however it follows an inverse narrative sequence, starting on 3 February and ending on 27 January 1899. Both texts abbreviated. Cancellations and emendations.