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Handwritten notes on seven ruled sheets with cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. One of the pages is numbered "5" at top right. Use of English and French words. Comments on specific pages of a publication related to art. The beginning of the notes is possibly missing.

Four handwritten prose texts in English, on both sides of two sheets, the first of which has been cut in half. Numbering on two of the pages ("1', "2"), which is neither sequential not written by the poet. Footnotes and bibliographical references. Short quote from a poem in Greek. Fragment of unidentified text in the upper part of the first page.

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 both sides of a sheet. He informs him about the previous letter he has sent and comments on books he has read (Secret History of the Court of England by Anne Hamilton, Life of William Pitt by T. Macaulay) or wishes to acquire (The History of England by T. Macaulay, The French Revolution by T. Carlyle). He briefly describes his schedule for the following day, giving details on clubs and entertainments in Alexandria and urges Cavafy to return. Cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. He comments on works he is reading or which have already been discussed in the correspondence between them. He refers to Cavafy's intention to proceed with some publication, asking for more information and characterising the issue -which he appears to know- interesting. He mentions the bombardment of Alexandria in relation to the losses suffered by Cavafy in books and manuscripts. He urges him to return to Egypt, describing the entertainment possibilities there. Underlinings. (Alexandria)