Letter to Athenodoros about a purchase, soldiers and the prefect's letter TM 23370Herakleopolites12. Mai 3 v.Chr.

[recto] [column 1] […] to the dearest [Athenodoros] […] in suspense (?) […] was arranged […] to us or that […] so that if possible […] not to her (?) and if […] through yourself to have […] of the strategos, so that the […] it was a concern […] we may have […] with much hardship. Concerning the report which you gave me, to buy in the Bousiris district for 20 drachmas: unless you give 200 drachmas for the building of a farmstead, he does not agree. If then the prefect decides to write about the sword-bearers (well and good); if not, I shall take three soldiers from him. If it seems good to you, write briefly what I must do. The boat has not yet […]. You will do me a favour by taking care of yourself so that you stay healthy. Farewell. Year 27 of Caesar, Pachon 17. [column 2] I wrote letters to you before this time, how you should also go up (?) to give Aphinios the letter and the report, so that it does not come to his memory (?). Know that […] of the document to declare that it was sold by Alexas, brother of Tychon, to Aphinios. He himself is very much in suspense. Heras will hand over the 10 talents because Tyrannion is being somewhat moderate, so that we may receive letters from him. Encourage Asklas son of Areios; gods willing, his affair will be arranged outside, as he agreed. We shall also try to wash out (settle) something of Damas. Tychon has come to the city for this reason. If the boat comes in, your people will embark; for I want to get the prefect's letter, if it seems good to you too. [verso] Deliver to Athenodoros. […] to Athenodoros […]