Letter from Paniskos to his wife Ploutogenia asking her to come to Koptos TM 21344Koptos, Coptite nome, province of Egyptca. 296-297 A.D.

Paniskos to my wife Ploutogenia, mother of my daughter, very many greetings. Before all things I pray for your health every day before all the gods. I want you to know, then, sister, that we have stayed in Koptos near your sister and her children, so that you may not be distressed when you come to Koptos; for your brothers are here. Just as you certainly wish to greet her warmly, she prays to the gods daily, wishing to greet you together with your mother. So when you receive this letter of mine, get your affairs in hand, so that, if I send for you, you may come quickly. And when you come, bring 10 fleeces of wool, 6 jars of olives, 4 jars of liquid (?) honey, and my new weapon only, my helmet. Bring also my lances. Bring also the fittings of the tent. If you find an opportunity, come with good people. Let Nonnos come with you. Bring all our clothes when you come. Bring your gold jewellery when you come, but [margin] do not wear it on the boat. [verso] I greet my lady daughter Heliodora. Hermias greets you. Deliver to my wife and my daughter from Paniskos, father.