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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Commentary on people of the friendly circle of the two men. Description of entertainment and free time habits. Handwritten note in the margin of the main text in the recto of the second sheet. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, according to the notepaper, on all sides of two bifolios and one sheet. Page numbers in pencil in the margin "1" through "9" (number "4" is repeated twice). Paul comments extensively on his dire financial situation, his debts and the matter of his pension, referring also to his impaired health. He asks C. P. Cavafy to communicate with him and help him. His intensifying stress is highlighted by the use of capital letters and underlining in parts of the text. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (Hyères)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France. The text of the letter is written in two sections, one of which is a bifolio and the other a sheet written on the recto. Paul has received a letter from C. P. Cavafy and in the first part (6 April) he comments on health and debts and provides an update on his pension (as reported by Ralli); he promises to return to Alexandria. In the second part (7 April), he refers to a notice he received regarding his pension and quotes it in French. Of note is the use of French words and phrases.