Letter from Alypios to Heroninos ordering preparations for his visit TM 10980Theadelphia (Arsinoites)17. Jan. 266

[recto, center] From Alypios. [recto, A] With God's help, expect us to be with you on the 23rd. So the moment you receive my letter, have the bath heated by every means, having beams brought in for it and having gathered chaff from everywhere, so that we may bathe warm, since it is winter. For we have chosen to put up at your place, since we are also going to inspect the remaining small estates and to arrange matters at yours. And take care to have all the [other] service ready, but above all a fine piglet for those who are with us; but let it be fine this time, not like the last one, both thin and useless. Send also to the fishermen so that they bring us fish. I have sent you a letter to Horion [recto, B] so that he may send you 500 bundles of hay. And you will give him back the same amount in return; for my working animals are eating green fodder. And by all means have more green fodder brought, so that they too may have sufficient food. So send for the hay without fail today. I pray for your health. Signed. To Heroninos, manager. Year 3, Tybi 22 [verso]