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Letter from Athenodoros to his father TM 23340Herakleopolites9. Jan. 13 v.Chr.

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A private letter from Athenodoros to his father, apparently about sending his brother Onnophris to Peensamoi, asking for news of the family's health, sending greetings to relatives and friends, and announcing that he will soon sail upriver. It was written on 9 January 13 BC in the Herakleopolite nome.

In English machine translation

Athenodoros to his father, very many greetings, and that you may be well and continue to prosper. […] to Peensamoi (?) more quickly our brother Onnophris. Know that I […] … And you, write to me about your welfare. Look after […] and my sister and my brother […] and Tryphaina and Herakleides our friend. Know that we are sailing up more quickly. Farewell. Year 17 of Caesar, Tybi 13.

Year 17 of Caesar refers to Augustus. The village name Peensamoi is largely restored, and the middle of the letter is too damaged for a secure sense.

Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below (catalogued as Letter). 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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bgu.16.2616

Papyri.info — DDbDP (Duke Databank of Documentary Papyri) — text · 9. Jan. 13 v.Chr. · Herakleopolites

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