Letter from Eudaimonis to her daughter Aline TM 19648Hermopolis (?)

[recto] Eudaimonis to Aline her daughter, greeting. I pray above all that you may lay down your burden in good time and receive news of a male child. On the 29th you sailed up and on the following day I finished drawing down (the wool). With difficulty I got (it) from the dyer on the 10th of Epeiph. I am working together with your slave girls as far as possible. I cannot find women who are able to work with us, for they are all working for their own mistresses. For our people went around the whole city pressing for higher pay. Your sister Soueros has laid down her burden. Teeus wrote to me thanking you, so that, lady, I know that my instructions will hold good. For she left all her own people and set out together with you. The little girl greets you and is persevering at her lessons. Know that I am not going to give my time to the god unless I first get my son settled. Why did you send me the 20 drachmas when I am not at leisure? Already I see before my eyes that I will remain naked through the winter. Farewell. Epeiph 22. The wife of Eudemos is steadfast toward me and I am grateful to her. [verso] To Aline her daughter