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 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 Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Florence, Italy, according to the letterhead, on both sides of a sheet folded into a bifolio. Paul informs his brother, Constantine, of the trip he is making to Italy, accompanying an English family. He describes the places and landmarks he has visited; he refers to artists whose works he saw in Italy and provides information on the rest of his tour schedule. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Florence)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, dated "23 April 1912", in three of the pages of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter he had received from Cavafy. Paul describes the conditions of his trip to Italy and the comforts he had enjoyed, while he repeats his admiration for the places he visited and the monuments and works of arts he saw. He concludes with references to technological developments. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Bellagio, Italy, according to the letterhead, on all sides of a bifolio. Extensive description of the trip he is making in Italy. He expresses his admiration for the places he visits and comments on the works of art he sees there ("Venus de Medici, Madonna della Sedie" etc.). He informs the poet about the impending trip schedule as well as of the identity and the status of the family he is accompanying. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Bellagio)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Tours, France, according to the letterhead, on all sides of a bifolio. It is a description of the trip Paul is making in France, accompanying the Englishman Warde-Aldam. He refers extensively to the cities they have already visited, to monuments and sights they have seen and to their itinerary; he also expresses his strong admiration for France. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Tours)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on a bifolio and on one side of a small-size sheet. The purpose of the letter is to inform the poet of Paul's moving to L'Almanarre, Hyères, where he is now residing in the villa of an English general (Villa Pomponiana), serving as his secretary. Paul expresses his satisfaction for the conditions under which he is living and working, and comments extensively on general De Horsey himself and his acquaintances. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (L'Almanarre, Hyères)