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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 5 January. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy regarding life in Istanbul. The author expresses his views regarding the author Georges Ohnet, with reference to works of his (Le Maître de forges, La comtesse Sarah); views regarding the journal The Athenaeum. Information about people from the social circle of Alexandria. In the postscript, he describes a wedding ceremony making use of expressions in French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. Commentary on persons from the social circle of Alexandria. The author expresses his preferences regarding friendly interactions. Reference to entertainment and leisure habits. Words and phrases are noted, for which Cavafy seems to have asked the definition. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of one loose sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. The author describes in detail his experience on the island of Tinos (criticising what he observed in the church of the Evangelistria and the domination of the religious element) as well the conditions of his stay on Syros. Description of life in Alexandria after the bombardment; mention of people and events. Reference to the newspaper Omonoia and to Edmond About's La Grèce contemporaine. Cancellations, emendations and additions; use of Greek and French words and phrase in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)