Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Paul, in five parts (three sheets, one bifolio and one small-size sheet) with notes on all sides. The date is noted in the margin of the text of the first page, in pencil. Comments on matters discussed by Paul in a letter of his, dated 14 August 1916; news regarding various individuals related to their family or extended social circle in Alexandria as well as changes to the city. The poet describes the apartment in which he resides and refers to the matter of lighting, explaining why he does not use electricity. He also expresses his satisfaction about the progress of his poetic work, which appears to be of great concern to him. Cancellations and emendations in many parts of the text. All pages but two are numbered (1-10).

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of an undated printed broadsheet with the poem "The Satrapy" (with cancellations and emendations). He informs the latter of the completion of the English translation of the poem "Darius" by G. Valassopoulo.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster regarding the translations of poems of his into English, written on both sides of a sheet and on the verso of a printed broadsheet containing the poem "Chandelier". The second and third pages are numbered. Cancellations and emendations in ink and pencil. The broadsheet was printed in 1918. Cavafy expresses his contentment for the apparent interest in his poetry in England. He also refers to new English translations of poems of his.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Maria (Marigo) Cavafy on both sides of half a ruled sheet. Reference to works of Egyptian wood carving. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of two sheets and on the recto of a third sheet that has been cut in half. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the absence of Aristeidis and its negative consequences for the family. Extensive commentary on the legal aspect of the matter arising from the abandonment of his wife, Maria Vourou, and the squandering of her dowry.

Two handwritten draft letters by Cavafy to E. M. Forster, one of which is written on both sides of a sheet; the other is written on one side of a sheet and crossed out. References to André Maurois, George Antonius and Robin Furness. Mention of the despatch of two new translations of poems by G. Valassopoulo: "Of the Jews (50 A.D.)" and "Tomb of Eurion".