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Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes 28 loose sheets cut in various sizes, 16 of which are written on both sides. Chronological indications (1896-1898) in the text. The second part is entitled "St[ate] of h[er] ’98 disease" and comprises 4 cut sheets of paper of various sizes. Events relating to Cavafy's mother's illness are recorded in one section. The text continues to the recto of the last sheet; all pages are numbered (1-7). Cancellations and emendations in both parts as well as abbreviations in parts of the text.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on one side of a piece of paper. The recipient, who appears to be in Paris, is addressed as "Peri" (it is most probably Pericles Anastasiadis). Cavafy conveys social news and also mentions the wedding of Antonis Benakis (1898). Abbreviations. Notes on the verso.

Handwritten draft letter to a recipient addressed as "Peri" (most probably Pericles Anastasiadis), who is in Paris, on both sides of a ruled sheet. Social news. Reference to the wedding of Antonis Benakis (1898). Cancellations. Abbreviations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to an unidentified recipient, on the first, second and fourth last pages of a bifolio. The poet mentions a flower exhibition taking place in Alexandria, the wedding of a member of the Synadinos family, in which Penelope Delta also participated as well as to the unexpected death of a common acquaintance of theirs. Extensive use of abbreviations.

Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of six sheets with mourning border. The author describes in detail his trip to France, with references to entertainment and free time habits, while he also provides information on the places and sights he visited. He comments on his personal and family life as well as on his life in Liverpool. Sheet numbers are indicated (2-6). (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. Information about the author's return to Alexandria; he expresses his desire to meet with Cavafy and other people from their friendly circle. The printed indication "Alexandrie" on the letterhead has been crossed out. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. The author gives information to Cavafy regarding his schedule while in Athens, in order to meet him. Reference to the "Zacharatos" café and the "Giannakis" pastry shop. The sender's signature in French. (Athens)

Six printed menu cards. The dishes are handwritten. The signatures of the poet ("C. F. Cavafy") and of friends of his on the versos of all cards.

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.

Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia (Fotiadi) Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes three loose sheets folded in bifolios; they are written on both sides and enclosed in a folded sheet entitled "T. Last D. 1899". Pages 2-7 are numbered. The notes pertain to the last days of Charikleia Cavafy – the narration starts on 15 January 1899. The second part includes seven loose sheets of various sizes, written both on the recto and the verso, with one page number (4) marked. The content has the same subject, however it follows an inverse narrative sequence, starting on 3 February and ending on 27 January 1899. Both texts abbreviated. Cancellations and emendations.