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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the second sheet. The author mentions that this is his fourth letter to Cavafy since his return to Alexandria. He describes his everyday life, urges Cavafy to return to Alexandria and comments in detail on people of their social circle, with emphasis, on some occasions, on their profession. Underlinings and few interpolated words in Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi and M. Ralli [Mike Th. Ralli] to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. The content is divided into two distinct sections, with different authors and dates. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social and political circle of Alexandria and Egypt. Description of social events and happenings. Information about their everyday activities (classes, entertainment). Reference to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. The letters are accompanied by an envelope with the sender's details in French and mail rubber stamps. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of two loose sheets. Commentary on current affairs (events in honour of Queen Victoria). Reference to individuals from their friendly circle as well as to his everyday life (classes, entertainment). He expresses his discontent for the fact that Cavafy does not share information regarding his personal life, unlike the author, who makes detailed confessions of a personal nature. Cancellations, emendations, underlinings; use of French words in the flow of written discourse. On the verso of the last sheet, notes in pencil in a different handwriting, among which the names "Aristeidis, Peter, John, Alekos" are included. (Alexandria)