Letter 2018: I have good reasons for what I write, and I trust you will find them compelling.

Ennodius of PaviaJohn|c. 507 AD|Ennodius of Pavia
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From: Ennodius, deacon in Pavia
To: John [Iohannes]
Date: ~507 AD
Context: A letter explaining that Ennodius has good reasons for his communication — possibly accompanying a formal request or commendation.

Ennodius to John.

I have good reasons for what I write, and I trust you will find them compelling. The matter I bring to your attention deserves consideration not because I ask it, but because justice requires it.

The bearer can explain the details. What I provide is the introduction; the case will speak for itself. Farewell.

Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.

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