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Letter from Tryphon to Asklepiades about the estate of the late Petechon TM 18659Busiris (Herakleopolites)23. Febr. 23 v.Chr.

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A letter from Tryphon to his 'brother' Asklepiades about the estate of the deceased Petechon, which certain people have been revealing or seizing. Tryphon has begun the matter at his own expense and asks Asklepiades to send the orphan and his mother by boat so they can present a petition. Written in 23 BC at Busiris in the Herakleopolite nome.

In English machine translation

[recto] Received through (?) […] 44, year 7, Phamenoth 13. Tryphon to Asklepiades his brother, greetings and good health. Having received your letter concerning those who are disclosing the property of your late, fortunately remembered brother Petechon, who was also our friend, I have spared no effort or hardship until I learn every detail, with the boy Nearchos following along. Since then, with the gods' help, nothing has yet advanced, but the beginning of the matter has been made from my own means, with 3 (talents?) of bronze spent, […] the matter will be […]. As soon as you receive the letter, put the orphan and his mother on board, so that, to strike fear into those who have dared, we may have them ready for a petition, and for the settlement they themselves may again follow up the arrangements that we shall make. And take care of yourself so that you stay healthy. Farewell. Year 7, Mecheir 29. [verso] To his brother Asklepiades.

'Brother' may be a form of address between associates rather than a blood relation. The receipt note at the top, dated Phamenoth 13, was added by the recipient and is partly obscure.

Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below (catalogued as Brief des Tryphon an Asklepiades). It has not been reviewed by a papyrologist: check the edition before citing. Restorations follow the edition; […] marks lost text and (?) an uncertain reading.

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Papyri.info — DDbDP (Duke Databank of Documentary Papyri) — text · 23. Febr. 23 v.Chr. · Busiris (Herakleopolites)

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