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Handwritten text on all sides of two sheets and on the recto of a third sheet, the verso of which is blank. Use of English and French words. All three sheets are torn in half. Diary-type text, describing the illness and the last days of the poet's friend Mike Th. Ralli. Date indications (15, 27, 28 September 1889). Accompanied by folder with brief description of the content (probably written by G. A. Papoutsakis).

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. He expresses his concern regarding the correspondence between them, concluding that Cavafy does not seem to receive it in ints entirety. Commentary on health-related matters - they both face eyesight problems. Extensive references to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on the vision problems both of them face - Ralli replies to issues apparently raised by Cavafy in a previous letter and informs him in detail about his own treatment. Reference to the spectacles available in Alexandria, and in particular to an operetta that is about to be performed; to persons related to the social circle of the city as well as to entertainment habits. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. The matter of Cavafy's return to Alexandria is discussed. Description of the author's ophthalmological problems and details regarding the treatment he is undergoing. Extensive reference to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as to the spectacles available at the time. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Commentary on the spectacles available at the Zizinia theatre with details about the appearance of a French actress - part of a song performed in French is also recorded. His ophthalmological problem is mentioned as well as the treatment he is undergoing. The matter of Cavafy's return to Egypt is discussed anew. (Alexandria)