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Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, written over two days, on the first and third pages of two double sheet notepapers and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria; the letter is dated 1/10/1882. Pages 2-5 are numbered at top right. Comments on a poem by John, on the situation in Egypt and Alexandria. Social news from Alexandria. Supplementaρy note on the verso of the letterhead, dated 2/10/1882.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. Social news from Alexandria. Quote from Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three sheets and two double sheet notepapers of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-7 are numbered at top right. Detailed update on the political situation in Egypt and the role of the English military forces and politicians. Brief quote in Greek from the Gospel of John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on five small sheets. The verso of the last sheet is blank. Pages 2-9 are numbered. The letter is in verse. Update on the political situation in Egypt and on family acquaintances. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. The author refers to his financial state and to that of his brother's Aristeidis, to his professional prospects as well as to the issue of indemnity for the destruction of the family's assets in Alexandria. Update on the political developments in Egypt. Linguistic remarks on the proper use and meaning of specific words and phrases in English.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet notepapers and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Page 3 is numbered. Update on financial affairs of the family and on the issue of indemnities. Linguistic remarks. Quote from a letter by Alexander Pope to Henry Cromwell.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of three double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-6 are numbered at top right. Excerpt from a sonnet by the French poet Félix Arvers and related comments. Update on the social life in Alexandria and on family matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He comments positively on his brother's way of writing and refers to his own involvement in poetry. Reference to lottery tickets in the possession of C. P. Cavafy. Translation of a short quote into Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of the R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to the warm weather and to the cholera epidemic, which, however, has not yet reached the city. Comments on international and family matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of two small letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Family and social matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on the financial situation of the family and its possible reunification. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Detailed comments on the financial situation of the family; extensive reference to the cholera epidemic, which is in remission. Mention an Italian troupe performing at the "Polytheama" theatre. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first three pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The last page is blank. John refers to his everyday life as well as to the situation in the Sudan. Family news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Discussion on poetry. Comments on the Sudan and reference to the medal awarded to their brother Peter-John (Order of the Medjidie). Excerpt from John's poem "The red Mouse" in the third page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. News from the social entourage and the political situation on Egypt and the Sudan. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John comments on the financial and professional situation of himself and their brother, Aristeidis. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of three ruled sheets. Their verso is blank. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered. John refers to the positive prospects of his professional position but admits that the financial situation of the family is, at present, poor. He complains about the behaviour of British military officers. (Ramlé)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on one side of a paper, folded in a bifolio. Comments on the political situation and reference to the amounts of money sent by the brothers from Alexandria to their mother in Istanbul. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 to 6 are numbered. John comments extensively on the political developments in Britain and their impact on Egypt. He refers to the matter of the indemnities by the Egyptian Government and to his professional situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, from Cairo, where John Cavafy lives and works. The letter is written in English, on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co. Use of Greek words and phrases. John expresses his sympathy for some health problem experienced by the poet and gives him advice on how to overcome it as soon as possible. He refers to an impending visit of his to Alexandria. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Comments on the Italian translation by Atanasio Catraro of poems by C. P. Cavafy. Reference to his health and his bad mood. (Heluan)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to his brother, C. P. Cavafy, on both sides of a ruled sheet. Personal news. He complains that his Greek is not good. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The authors mentions a favour asked by C. P. Cavafy which he was unable to fulfil (most probably to visit their old house).

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of six ruled letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Sheets 2-6 are numbered at top right. Family and financial issues are raised, as well as poetry, Cavafy's genealogical notes, the political situation in Alexandria and Egypt in general. Commentary on poems composed by John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Sheets 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Answers to questions of C. P. Cavafy and update on the situation in Alexandria. Handwritten quote from the Quran related to Dhul-Qarnayn, asked for by C. P. Cavafy. Signed and dated in Latin by John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered at top right. He comments on his poem "Arabesque" and quotes from it. Quote from a poem by Robert Browning. Update on current affairs and on the social life of Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Comments on John's poetry. Update on current affairs.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Social news and financial issues of the family. Details from a ball organised by the Zervoudakis family.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to family correspondence and comments positively on his brother's way of writing. He also refers to financial and social matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He asks for more information on the health of their brother, Paul, and refers to family and financial matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on one side of a sheet and on both sides of a second sheet. The author comments on the problems of C. P. Cavafy with his eyes and to the cholera epidemic in Alexandria. Social and political news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender comments on his personal financial situation and conveys the news of family friends. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John refers to the correspondence between the two brothers and conveys social and family news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Personal news and reference to the family's financial affairs. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Personal news. Comments on the political situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Praise of his brother's skills in English. Family news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender describes the difficult work conditions and the poor financial situation of himself and his brothers as well as the psychological consequences of these conditions. He expresses, however, his optimism for the immediate future as well as his disappointment because he cannot find time to engage in poetry. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. The sender refers to translations he has made upon the request of his brother, which probably correlate to translations of Shakespeare's works into Greek by C. P. Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered at top right. Comments on John's poems and excerpt from one of them. Update on the political developments in Egypt.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered at top right. Update on current affairs and on the developments in Alexandria. Thoughts on literary works.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on one pf his poems; linguistic remarks. Social news.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, in the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to social and political matters and comments on the book his brother is reading. Linguistic remarks. Short text in Greek.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two small sheets, in which he expresses his sadness regarding the family's situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Personal and social news. John gives a negative account of the character and behaviour of the British officers in Alexandria. Brief reference to the Sudan. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of a letterhead and on both sides of a second letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Reference to the poor financial situation of the family and hopes for slight improvement. Detailed description of the ability of the three elder brothers from Alexandria for financial assistance to their mother and their younger brothers in Istanbul. Reference to the efforts by C. P. Cavafy to translate works by Shakespeare. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Short comment on a poem of his, which he is sending his brother. Extensive reference to the war, the developments in the Sudan and the situation in Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. Pages 2 to 4 are numbered. Detailed description of the visit to Alexandria of their mother's sister, Sévastie, with her family, on their way to Shanghai. Reference to John's everyday routine and to family friends. Interpolated phrases in Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Page 2 is numbered. John expresses his optimism that the Egyptian Government will soon pay the indemnities. He also informs his brother about the despatch of a book. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co. The first three pages are numbered. Reference to their mother's discontent regarding a financial matter. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Jean N. Michel to Cavafy on two pages of a bifolio. He asks the poet his date of birth, in order to include him in an anthology of modern Greek poetry he is about to publish, and expresses his admiration for his work. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Jean Athanassopoulos to Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet, in which it is noted that the poet's work remains largely unknown to the wider public. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by Irakleios Fysentzidis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his admiration for his work and asks to be sent poems. The letter is written on two sheets. Page 3 is numbered at top right. Accompanied by envelope. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Ion Dragoumis to Cavafy on both sides of letterheaded paper with mourning border. Ion Dragoumis, who is writing from Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), refers to an article of his that he is sending the poet as well as to their common desire to publish a journal (named "Ta tessera tefchi") in Alexandria. He expresses his regret for being unable to meet with Cavafy during the latter's visit to Athens (in 1903).

Handwritten letter by Ion Dragoumis to Cavafy on all four pages of a bifolio. He thanks him for the despatch of a poetry collection and asks the poet's assistance in the success of the aims of the Educational Association.

Handwritten letter by Jean Coulmas to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author, Cavafy's cousin, expresses his admiration and interest in the poet's work, which he knows through German translations and asks to be sent his poems in Greek. Reference to the newspaper Eleftheron Vima. The imprint of a rubber stamp "Ioannis Koulmasis, Dresden" on both sides of the sheet. (Dresden)

Typewritten letter by Ilias Gkanoulis to Stefanos Pargas (Nikos Zelitas) on the recto of two sheets. The author expresses his contrition regarding a letter he had sent to Cavafy and repudiates its contents. Reference to the journal Argo. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by I. V. Kapsampelis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He expresses admiration for Cavafy's work; references to Anastasios Drivas and Tellos Agras. The letter is accompanied by an envelope as well as by four handwritten poems by I. V. Kapsampelis on two double sheet notepapers, with text on the recto of all sheets; numbering ("1" to "4"); and date indications for each work separately ("1923", "1924" and "1927"). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by I. Stamatiadis to Paul Cavafy in four bifolios. The third page of the second bifolio is blank. On the fourth, the note "J. Stamatiadis". Personal and social news. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Ilias Gkanoulis to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. The author expresses himself negatively about Cavafy and launches personal accusations against him. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the names of the recipient and of Nikos Zelitas as well as of the journal Grammata.

Handwritten letter by Helmut von den Steinen to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet, the verso of which is blank. The sender asks for permission to publish the German translation of Cavafy's Complete Works that he is preparing. He also asks for information about the poet's life and literary production, so as to produce an introduction for the planned publication. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by H. Romilly Fedden to Alekos Singopoulo on both sides of a letterhead with his address in Cairo in print. The sender asks for permission to include the poem "The God Abandons Antony" in a publication he is preparing.

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, pertaining to the despatch of ten copies of his work "Margarita Stefa". (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, in which he asks him to pre-purchase copies of the third series of his "Diigimata". The sender urges Cavafy to publish his poems in a collection. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by George Cavafy from Manchester. It is addressed to his brother, Peter John, the poet's father, who is in London. The letter is written on the recto of a sheet. The address of Peter John is written on the verso. The sender refers to a financial facilitation to his brother, for which he explains that he should not feel bad. He also refers to the prospect of becoming involved in commerce in Egypt.

Handwritten letter by George Cavafy from England to his brother, Peter John, in Istanbul. The letter is written on the first three pages of a double sheet notepaper. The recipient's address written in the last page. The sender refers to a misunderstanding between the two brothers, which has by now been resolved as well as to the poor financial situation of his brother. He comments on their partnership and the course of their commercial house in Egypt and in Istanbul; he asks of him to take charge of the branch in Alexandria or Cairo instead of returning to England. He proceeds to an analysis of the business plan and details financial information regarding their company.

Handwritten letter by George Cavafy from London to his brother, Peter John, in Istanbul on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. The second and third pages are blank. The address of the recipient and a note by way of a postscript in the last page. George Cavafy refers to some family problem which he hopes will have a positive outcome as well as to an impending co-operation between the family business and that of D. Kassavetis, regarding the Egypt branches.

Handwritten letter by Gail W. Foster to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio of the Irrigation Service (2nd Circle) of the ministry of Public Works of Egypt. The author of the letter informs Cavafy that he does not possess the necessary qualifications to claim a permanent position with the aforementioned service, although he made efforts to secure it for him, and suggests he seeks employment elsewhere. He also advises him to utilise his knowledge of foreign languages and declares that he is particularly pleased with their collaboration over the three previous years and that he is willing to provide him with references. Accompanied by envelope with Cavafy's address at the Irrigation Service in Alexandria. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by Georgios Vafopoulos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto of the first and second sheet. The author sends Cavafy an issue of the journal Makedonika Grammata, in which an article of his on the poet has been published; he mentions a conflict with the journal Nea Techni and asks to be allowed to study his entire work, with specific reference to the poem "Waiting for the Barbarians". (Thessaloniki)

Short handwritten letter by Georgios Tsokopoulos to Cavafy, written on a postcard. The sender asks to be sent poems by Cavafy, which he intends to include in a text he is preparing, regarding literary activity in Egypt. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Georgios Stratigis to C. P. Cavafy in a bifolio; the last page is blank. Expression of thanks by G. Stratigis regarding the publication of a critique on his new poetry collection by Cavafy in the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria, as well as for a letter he appears to have received from Cavafy. Reference to their acquaintance in person, the reception of his work by the critics, to K. Palamas and G. Souris as well as to linguistic issues (use of katharevousa [purist Modern Greek] or of the demotic language). (Neo Faliro)

Handwritten letter by G. Spyridakis to Alekos Singopoulo on a letterhead of the Continental-Savoy Hotel, Cairo. The sender wishes to set a meeting with Singopoulo and G. A. Papoutsakis in Alexandria. Accompanied by small-size paperboard with the address of the hotel at which the sender will be staying while in Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by G. D. Kaloutsis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his appreciation and his thanks for the despatch of a poetry collection; he asks for the despatch of new poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Giorgos Christ. Fylachtos to Cavafy on both sides of a paper. He requests the despatch of poems. (Nicosia)

Handwritten letter by Georges Brissimizakis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author conveys to the poet news of Greeks who are in France and comments on the criticism regarding his work. (Annecy)

Handwritten letter by Georges Brissimizakis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He requires an update on the poet's health as well as his opinion on the intellectual situation in Greece. (Annecy)

Handwritten letter by Giannis A. Saregiannis to Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet. He informs him that he handed collections by the poet to Hubert Pernot and Thrasos Kastanakis. Comments on Cavafy's poem "The Battle of Magnesia". (Paris)

Handwritten letter by G. A. Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo on one side of two sheets. The other sides are blank. The sender informs Rica Singopoulo, who is in Athens, about the denial of Christoforos Nomikos to become a member of the executive committee of the "Friends of Cavafy" and about the process to replace him with A. Symeonidis. He encloses copies of letters by S. Stavrinos, A. Symeonidis and Alkis Thrylos. They all express their satisfaction regarding the establishment of the group (as a matter of fact, the first one nominates two new members) and agree to become its members.

Handwritten letter by G. A. Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo, on both sides of three sheets. Page numbers "2" through "6 at top right. The sender refers to the impending publication of Cavafy's poems by the Singopoulos. Having been informed that Rica Singopoulo, who is in Athens, is concerned with the spelling of certain words in the poems, he refers in detail to Cavafy's way of writing and advises to maintain it unchanged. He also updates her on the staffing of the executive committee of the "Friends of Cavafy". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by François Sauton to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author expresses his admiration for the poet, announces that he will include him in a book with the great personalities of the time and sends him a poem of his. (Annecy)