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Handwritten list of the 1904 Issue distribution, comprising three parts: two pieces of ruled paper, initially folded in bifolios, of which one bears notes on both sides of the sheet, whereas the other only on one; accompanied by a smaller piece of paper with the title of the issue. Record of the names of individuals, next to which is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as a note by Cavafy regarding the number of issues in his possession and their intended use. At the top of the list it is stated that the issue distribution started in April 1905. At the end of each page, the total of issues distributed is noted, which is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. It is a reply to two letters from December. The author expresses his views on personal remarks made by Cavafy in their previous correspondence, which appear to cause conflict between them. Extensively detailed reference to performances and events he attended while in London ("Bluebeard", "Promenade Concerts", "Iolanthe [or the Peer and the Peri]", "M.P.", "A private wire") and Paris ("Faust", "L'Africaine", "Les Rantzau", "Le jour et la nuit", 'Frou Frou", "Excelsior"). Reference to the cholera epidemic in Egypt and to a fire in the city of Alexandria. Commentary on people from their friendly and broader social circle. Reference to the publications The Egyptian Gazette and Union Egyptienne. Cancellations, underlinings; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)