Letters from Tauris to Apeitheon and Theodoros requesting combs, wool and footwear TM 30439OxyrhynchitesIII - IV

[recto] To my lord father Apeitheon, Tauris, greetings. Send us two weavers' combs and two ounces of storax, and also two large combs for the head. As you told me, "I am sending such things to you at the farm," send them. The purple wool which you said "I am buying," buy it. So tell the sister of Dioskoros' wife to tell Didyme that, as you said, if you are making the dikarytis (?), make them; if you are not making it, (send) the purple wool and the tow of my father. I greet Eisthyr (?) and your sister Sousanna. So, as you said, Kyra, "I am sending you sabakathia," send them, and I am sending you the things of the Egyptians. I greet you, Kyra, and your sister and your mother's sister. [verso] To my lord brother Theodoros, Taureis, very many greetings. Buy me, my lord brother, three sabakathia and the boot […] which you mentioned and three slippers for the baths. The half-pound of soft (wool?) which I gave you for use, take it and make it into a small bundle, or bring its price. Send me two large combs. As you said, "I am buying […]," when you come out remember the oath. The small handle (?) which is in the sack, give it to no one; bring it when you come. The half-pound of soft (wool?) […] for the […]. My son Herakleianos said that the two talents, if you agree, […] buy purple wool. I greet you, Herakl[…], and your spouse. I greet Theod[…]. Come quickly so that we may see you.