bgu.3.850
Χαιρήμων Ἀπολλωνίωι τῶι φιλτάτωι χαίρειν. θαυμάζω ἐπὶ τῆι […]νταξίᾳ σου, καίτοι ἐμοῦ σε πολλὰ ἐρωτήσαντος. παρακληθεὶς οὖν ἄδελφε, ἄνελθε πρὸς ἡμέραν μίαν κ…ι τῶν [… 1 line lost …]
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Letter from Chairemon to Apollonios urging him to come TM 9380Arsinoites
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Fragment of a private letter from Chairemon to Apollonios, whom he calls brother. He expresses surprise at Apollonios' conduct despite repeated requests and urges him to come up for a day. From the Arsinoite nome.
In English machine translation
Chairemon to his dearest Apollonios, greetings.
I am surprised at your […] (lack of order?), even though I asked you many times. So, brother, I urge you, come up for one day […] of the […]
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The word describing Apollonios' fault is damaged; it may be a form of 'ataxia' (disorderly conduct) or a related term. 'Brother' may be an affectionate address rather than a family relation.
Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below. It has not been reviewed by a papyrologist: check the edition before citing. Restorations follow the edition; […] marks lost text and (?) an uncertain reading.