4 surviving letters between Marcus Tullius Cicero and Quintus Valerius Orca, spanning 50 BC.
“I have the closest bond with the citizens of Volaterrae; for having received a great benefit from me, they have repaid my kindness most generously.”
“I am not displeased that the connection between us is known to as many people as possible, nor do I on that account -- a…”
“Written at Rome in the year 698 from the founding of the city [56 BC], after the month of September.”
“Marcus Cicero to Quintus Valerius Orca, son of Quintus, proconsul.”