Draft of an official letter [3rd cent. B.C.]
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Papyrus draft of an official letter from the Arsinoites (modern name: Fayyum), Egypt. Concerns trouble caused by proselytes or newcomers who claimed the same tax privileges for their land as long-time residents. Mentions a village chief and village elders. Verso has another draft…