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Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy in one sheet two bifolios. The last page is blank. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy in previous letters and expression of the disappointment of the author for the fact that he does not confide personal matters in him. Information about people from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as about facts related to the life in the city (criminal trial, procession of a dead person with honours paid to him). Reference to the Sudan Campaign. Cancellations, additions; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a sheet. Paul comments extensively on matters and individuals related to his prior service with the Municipality of Alexandria; he urges his brother to visit him. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)