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Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the weather in Alexandria and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. The Singopoulos are travelling to Athens. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter to Marika Zalichi in a double sheet notepaper, one sheet and half a sheet. All pages are numbered (1-6) except for the verso of the sheet entirely crossed out (its recto is page 5), and the verso of the half sheet, which is blank (its recto is page 6). Extensive reference to the Greek language question and demoticism. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are in Athens. Cavafy updates them on everyday life matters and of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the Greek medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter Marika Zalichi (Cavafy's second cousin) to the poet in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The sender refers to the stay in Istanbul of the poet's brother, John, as well as to the wedding of Eleni Fotiadi (daughter of the demoticist physician Fotis Fotiadis) to Alexandros Pappas on Prinkipo (23-7/5-8-1906). She encloses the printed four-page invitation to the wedding and uses its envelope for her own letter as well. (Prinkipo)

Notebook with handwritten notes on the last five sheets. The remaining pages are blank. Book titles are recorded, some of which are marked "Ε". Two of the titles are marked "Returned". It is most likely a list of Greek and foreign books that were lent out.

Handwritten text on all sides of two ruled double sheet notepapers. Pages 2 to 4 are numbered. Remarks on the pronunciation and use of the final "n" in the Greek language and literature. The text contains the date indication 29/6/1904 (on the 4th page) and could, on the basis of the context, be dated in this year.