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- 19/9/1884 (Creation)
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20.6 x 26.8 cm
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Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the last sheet. Commentary on the commencement of the author's professional engagement with the business of Michael Ralli. Reference to the content of a letter he received from Cavafy regarding Istanbul. Detailed description of his acquaintance with "Miss P.". Cancellations; use of French phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Liverpool)
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Mainly English
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Writing paper. Black ink. Physical item wear: oxidations; small holes.
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Rodocanachi, John P.. “Letter by John Rodocanachi to Cavafy”. Letter, 19.09.1884. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0047 (1733), Onassis Foundation C. P. Cavafy Fonds. From The Digital Collection of the Cavafy Archive, edited by Onassis Foundation, Athens, last modified 01.10.2025. https://doi.org/10.26256/CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0047.
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- Rodocanachi, John P. (Authority)
- Ralli, Michael A. (Subject)
- Ralli, George K. (Subject)
- Vlastou, Maria A. (Subject)
- Vlastou (Petrocochino), Pinelopi (Subject)
- Rodocanachi (Synadinou), Kleopatra (Subject)
- Synadinos, Michail (Mikes) I. (Subject)
- Synadinou (Vlastou), Despoina (Subject)
- Rodocanachi, Pandias M. (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)