Letter from Mnaseas to the dioiketes Athenodoros about Thermouthas TM 23346Herakleopolites

Mnaseas to Athenodoros his brother and dioiketes, very many greetings, and that you continue always in the best of health, as I pray. I was greatly surprised that Hermas, when he arrived, brought nothing of what he wrote he had received from you. For he wrote to me that […] he had received 480 drachmas of silver, and in place of the […] which had been 200 drachmas, total 680 drachmas. So then, dioiketes, take care of Thermouthas and send to her quickly, so that she may not be without offerings at the Demetria. For you also should know that I am not yet strong again. So do not neglect it because of your distractions, but as you always did, now too take care of her in good time, so that the favour may be double. For we are unmindful (?); Hermas will surely not neglect it but will hold you […]; but now, having thrown us into hopes through his letter, he has mocked us. And the wool: be so good as to send 2 quickly, so that she may have it for the winter. But if you do not have wool, please send whatever fleeces you have. Above all take care of yourself so that you stay healthy, which is the first of our prayers. Farewell. Year […] [verso] From Mnaseas to Athenodoros.