Letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy
GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0060 (1738)
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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0060 (1738)
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Letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy
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[1884-1885]
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Item
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20.2 x 25.4 cm
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Part of a handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy in three pages of a bifolio. Reference to the author moving to the Ralli Bros company and commentary on facts that, to different degrees, affected financial activity overall (e.g. “Depression of Trade”). Information about an impending performance in which he participates together with Miss F. as well as wishes for the new year.
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English
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Plain paper. Black ink. Watermark: Rockliff Liverpool. Physical item wear: oxidations; small hole.
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Judging from its content, the letter must have been sent from Liverpool. As it follows the letter dated 16/12/1884 and contains wishes for the new year, it should be dated in the period December 1884 – January 1885.
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DOI: 10.26256/ca-sf02-s01-ss01-f18-sf002-0060
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PERSONAL PAPERS
Correspondence of C. P. Cavafy
Personal correspondence
Incoming correspondence
Incoming correspondence by Mike Ralli, John Rodocanachi, Stephen Schilizzi