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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 letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a sheet. Paul mentions that he has received two letters from the poet, as well as an amount of money he sent him. He comments extensively on the developments regarding his financial issues and on the matter of the pension. From the content it is surmised that he is still in Hyères, from where he describes his difficult living conditions. He refers to his impaired health and expresses his love for his two brothers. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (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.