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Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He announces the impending publication of a new newspaper and refers to the political developments in Egypt.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Social news and financial issues of the family. Details from a ball organised by the Zervoudakis family.

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios with mourning border, with notes on all sides. The author describes his stay in London and mentions all known sights and other places in the city (Zoological Garden, Madame Tussauds Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Doré Gallery). He also provides information and expresses his views on performances ("Ruy Blas", "Faust", "The Mikado") that are on in London and that time. Commentary on people from his family circle but also from the broader social circle of the two men. (London)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the first three pages of a bifolio. Information about the author's return to Egypt. Commentary on individuals of the friendly and broader social circle of the two men. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on three sheets, with notes until the recto of the last. The author describes in detail the vision problems he faces and gives detailed information on the treatment he is undergoing and the medication he is receiving; he suggests that Cavafy consult with doctor upon his return. Reference to the spectacles available in Alexandria, and in particular to an operetta that was performed; to persons related to the social circle of the city as well as to entertainment habits. The matter of Cavafy's return to Egypt is discussed anew. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Description of everyday life habits, types and kinds of entertainment. Information about banking institutions. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Among other things, reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Information is given on current affairs of the Ralli family as well as on the author's diminished vision. A subject from a previous letter is revisited, regarding the characters from a play ("The Tempest" by Shakespeare). At the end, John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes until the second page of the second. Commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the influence exerted by broader financial changes on the local commercial community, on the occasion of developments in the market of New York. Information is requested regarding Cavafy's everyday life in Istanbul. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes on all sides. Description of habits and entertainments of the time; reference to the author's improved eyesight. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the cholera pandemic -on the occasion of a trip by a member of his family- and to the author's impressions from the Greek warship "Navarchos Miaoulis". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. It is a reply to a letter dated 28 February. Extensive description of an encounter of personal nature, which reflects the mores of the time. Detailed commentary on persons of the social circle of Alexandria. Underlined French words and expressions in the text. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, in two distinct parts, comprising one bifolio and one sheet with notes on all sides. Information about the author's return to Egypt. Commentary on individuals of the friendly circle of the two men. Reference to the author's personal expenses and to the eyesight problems he is facing. He expresses his opinion regarding a potential job in England. Cancellations. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy in three pages of a bifolio. The author expresses his disappointment for the fact that the correspondence is not received in its entirety by Cavafy. Commentary on people from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Cancellations and emendations; use of French and Greek words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on three pages of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Commentary various issues raised by Cavafy as well as on people and events from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the arrival of the Greek warship "Navarchos Miaoulis". Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Commentary on people from their friendly circle and from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on relevant events (title of knighthood granted to Konstantinos Zervoudakis). Information about the author's professional activities. Cancellations.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of a small-size loose sheet. It is a reply to a letter dated 31 March. The author proposed to Cavafy the use of an encryption system, in order to protect the content of their correspondence; the letter records the alphabet with the respective cryptographic elements. He provides information about persons of their friendly circle as well as of the broader social circle of Alexandria. He comments on current events, such as the works of the Indemnity Commission and the anniversary celebration of the national independence. He mentions the publications Le Moniteur [égyptien] and Le Phare [d'Alexandrie]. Cancellations, emendations and additions; use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. Note in pencil next to the date indication (question mark and number "3") on the front page of the document. (Alexandria)

School notebook from which the last eight sheets have been removed. The small remaining part of them bears writing in Arabic. The first four pages contain the names of ladies visited by Charikleia Cavafy, written by herself in Greek and French. Next to some of the names is the address and the day on which the hostess accepted visits. The remaining pages are blank.

Personal scrapbook of many sheets with attached printed and handwritten invites addressed to Paul and the Cavafy family for various social events, some newspaper publications as well as other relevant souvenirs (menus, lists with balls etc.). On some pages, handwritten notes, either of chronological indications noting the changing of the years or, rarely, clarifying notes about an invitation etc.