p.lond.5.1892
ἀλλὰ παρακαλῶν καὶ ὑπομιμνήσκων τοὺς πόδας τοῦ δεσπότου μου περὶ[…] Κοσμᾷ τῷ μεγαλοπρεπεστάτῳ χαρτουλαρίῳ καὶ εἰρήνη ὑμῖν ἀπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ †
One text, 2 sources · Trismegistos-Text 38872
End of a letter to Kosmas the chartularius TM 38872unbekanntVII - VIII
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Closing lines of a Byzantine letter in which the writer respectfully urges and reminds his master about some matter. It is addressed to Kosmas, a high-ranking chartularius (records official), and ends with a blessing of peace from God.
In English machine translation
... but urging and reminding the feet of my master concerning [...]
To Kosmas the most magnificent chartularius, and peace to you from God. †
A chartularius was an official in charge of records or accounts; 'the feet of my master' is a deferential way of addressing a superior.
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.