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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Account of everyday life in Alexandria and urge to Cavafy to return to Egypt. Commentary on social life and people of their social circle as well as on the new house of the family of Th. Ralli at the Rosetta Gate. The author refers to the work Memoirs of a physician by Al. Dumas père as well as to the other books in the series, which he is reading in English; he expresses great interest in the publications of texts by T. Macauley. Underlinings of words and phrases in French. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

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 in a bifolio and in one sheet with notes on all sides. The author expresses his concern for not having received a reply from Cavafy to a previous letter of his and subsequently informs him about his stay in Alexandria and Syros, with comments and impressions from both places. He also mentions his impending return to Alexandria. Cancellations and emendations. (Syros)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive reference to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. Commentary on Cavafy's protracted absence in Istanbul; the poet is urged to return to Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. Reference to the moving from "Antoniadi's house" to the author's new residence as well as to his engagement in hunting during his stay in Ramli. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. He describes the way he acquires books. (Ramli)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. It is a reply to a letter dated 6 August. The author expresses his enthusiasm regarding the possibility of Cavafy's return to Alexandria. Information on individuals of the Ralli family. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author expresses his concern regarding the receipt of the correspondence by Cavafy. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Cancellations; use of French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

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).