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Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 29 September. Reference to remarks apparently made by Cavafy on details concerning their correspondence. Information on the author's new residence at Rosetta Gate with details regarding the ownership status. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as on entertainment and free time habits. (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)