7 surviving letters between Ennodius of Pavia and Faustus Junior, spanning 502-517 AD.
First, thanks be to God, who has wiped away the clouds from my eyes that an indescribable pain had produced —...
Since the opportunity to see you that my desires craved has been denied, I turn to letters as the next best thing.
The taste of blessings is unknown to those who live in prosperity.
I seized the occasion to discharge the duty of humble deference that I owe you.
Your Greatness knows what devotion I bear you.
Although the distinguished man I commend to you hardly needs my introduction, custom and affection require that I...
The magnitude of my grief cannot be contained in a letter.