Letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy
Alexandria E.
31 March 1885My dear Constantine,
You will believe me when I tell you that your news of the failure of the renting of grandfather’s house relieved us of an intense anxiety. We now only hope that negotiations of a similar nature will continue to fail for at least two months yet, ― because, undoubtedly, ere that period shall have elapsed, you will be once more in Egypt. The Financial Convention has been signed and has passed thro’ the houses of Parliament, so that in all probability the Indemnities will commence being paid off by the end of April, and I sincerely believe our present troubles are fast coming to an end. So be it! ―
Your letter of the 22nd reached me yesterday. ―Enclosed you will find a cheque on the Crédit Lyonnais for £17, ― £7 being from Peter. By this mail I also send to your address Les Filles de John Bull by Max O’Rell, ― a book which has amused me immensely and which I think you will like: I am sure mother will enjoy it, for it bears her out smuch in what she says about English women. ― The Scaramangas of London and the Black Sea have failed, ― a big failure, I understand; besides being merchants they were Steamship Owners ― My best love to mother and all ―
Believe me
Yours affectionately
John.
DIGITAL OBJECT DESCRIPTION
IDENTITY AREA
20.5 x 12.5 cm
CONTEXT AREA
CONTENT AND STRUCTURE AREA
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)
CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE AREA
English
Writing in ink.
NOTES AREA
The transcription and editing of the letters of John Constantine Cavafy addressed to C. P. Cavafy was first carried out by Katerina Ghika; said transcriptions were subsequently uploaded to the official website of the Cavafy Archive.
John Cavafy sends C. P. Cavafy Max O’Rell’s Les Filles de John Bull.