6 surviving letters between Campania and Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, spanning c. 373–389.
“While you are busy relieving the hardships of the provincials, a heavier blow has fallen on the Apulians.”
“To our friend Castor, who is returning to Campania, I've entrusted more verbal instructions about household matters than written ones.”
“If you know my heart at all, you can't doubt that poor health was the only thing keeping me from writing.”
“I recently received a letter from Euscius reporting that our charioteers and some stage performers have been put aboard …”
“Our reasons for not writing are different, but the result is the same.”
“I've already used up my writing time with the servant heading back to Campania, but I didn't want your saintly and honor…”