28 surviving letters between Julian of Antioch and Libanius, spanning c. 358–363.
“I can hardly believe that, than which nothing can be more certain.”
“From: Libanius, rhetorician in Antioch To: Julian Date: ~363 AD Context: A brief note about a friend's illness and a rec…”
“To Julian.”
“I sent you a short oration on an important subject.”
“Unless you were well apprised how long ago my friendship with the excellent Macedonius was contracted, and for what reas…”
“The laws and myself will take care that that most abandoned servant shall be punished for what he has said and done.”
“Would you have me believe that you do not take the least concern in the affairs of Ulpian and Palladius , that you neith…”
“To Emperor Julian.”
“To Ioulianos.”
“To the Emperor Julian.”
“On all accounts I was pleased to see Ablavius but principally because he brought me a letter from you.”
“Gemellus is my relation and my friend and by his manners is no disgrace to his family.”
“We have made a mutual agreement, that I should write to you on behalf of my friends, and that if their requests are reasonable you will assist them.”
“May the present health and strength that you say you possess be your constant portion!”
“You have gained a double victory , one by your arms, the other by your eloquence.”
“Alas!”
“However much I condemned that journey, fatiguing as it was , I no less, or rather more, condemned myself for returning s…”
“To Julian of Antioch.”
“I have discharged my obligations to Aristophanes , but you, in return, have given me such splendid tokens of a vehement …”
“The oration , which contains some account of your glorious actions, you honour not only with praise but admiration.”
“That Alexander was appointed to the government at first, I confess, gave me some concern, as the principal persons among us were dissatisfied.”