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Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios, apart from the last page. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Extensive commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social and political circle of Alexandria and Egypt. Reference to the works of the Indemnity Commission and other current matters, such as the relocation of the seat of the Stock Exchange and the impression caused by the implementation of "electricity" in a public space as well as to entertainment habits, which reflect the mores of the time. Reference, among other things, to the British publications The Peterborough Advertiser; The Norfolk Chronicle [and Norwich Gazette]; [Louth and North] Lincolnshire Advertiser. Cancellations, emendations an additions; use of words and phrases in Greek, French and Latin. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Extensive reference to the issue between the Synadinos family and a bank (Banque Générale) and its financial repercussions. Commentary on people from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them. Reference to newspaper The Egyptian Gazette, as well as to George Ohnet's Lise Fleuron. Cancellations, additions; use of French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)