Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Paul, in five parts (three sheets, one bifolio and one small-size sheet) with notes on all sides. The date is noted in the margin of the text of the first page, in pencil. Comments on matters discussed by Paul in a letter of his, dated 14 August 1916; news regarding various individuals related to their family or extended social circle in Alexandria as well as changes to the city. The poet describes the apartment in which he resides and refers to the matter of lighting, explaining why he does not use electricity. He also expresses his satisfaction about the progress of his poetic work, which appears to be of great concern to him. Cancellations and emendations in many parts of the text. All pages but two are numbered (1-10).
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on three sheets, with notes on the rectos. Comments on the matter of negotiations between England and Russia and its effects on the financial life of Alexandria. Reference to people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as to seasonal habits (hunting). He expresses views on the Contemporary Review as well as on a publication entitled Electoral Future. The sheet number is marked (2). Fragment of a short text on the verso of the second sheet. (Alexandria)
[Ralli], Michael [Th.]Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy in three pages of a bifolio. The author expresses his disappointment for the fact that the correspondence is not received in its entirety by Cavafy. Commentary on people from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Cancellations and emendations; use of French and Greek words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)
[Schilizzi, Stephen]Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios, apart from the last page. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Extensive commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social and political circle of Alexandria and Egypt. Reference to the works of the Indemnity Commission and other current matters, such as the relocation of the seat of the Stock Exchange and the impression caused by the implementation of "electricity" in a public space as well as to entertainment habits, which reflect the mores of the time. Reference, among other things, to the British publications The Peterborough Advertiser; The Norfolk Chronicle [and Norwich Gazette]; [Louth and North] Lincolnshire Advertiser. Cancellations, emendations an additions; use of words and phrases in Greek, French and Latin. (Alexandria)
Schilizzi, S.