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Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to his brother, John, on both sides of a sheet and on both sides of a piece of paper. The poet's thoughts on the way in which certain historical events may repeat themselves and on the teachings of history. Personal and family news (reference to a visit to Alexandria by the wife of their cousin Ioannis, Marigo Cavafy, from London). Cancellations and emendations, some in pencil. Abbreviations. Interpolated phrases in English. The context indicates that John is in Istanbul, staying with relatives (Zalichi family). On this basis, the draft letter should be dated to 1902.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Maria (Marigo) Cavafy on a sheet, a double sheet notepaper and a piece of paper. At the top left of the recto of the first sheet, a note that the letter by Marigo was received on 24/2/1902 (the letter is dated 17/2/1902). Family news and frequent references to Marigo's stay in Athens and her impressions from the city. The poet expresses his sentiments of love as well as those of his brothers, and hopes they meet again soon. Extensive use of abbreviations. Cancellations and emendations. Marigo Cavafy departs from Athens to England, after a visit to Egypt.

Handwritten letter by Maria (Marigo) Cavafy to Paul Cavafy on all pages of a bifolio. Embossed address "10, Fourth Avenue, Hove" at top right of the first page. Personal news. (Hove)