Letter 2023: Ennodius the deacon to his lord Faustus.

Ennodius of PaviaFaustus|c. 511 AD|Ennodius of Pavia
friendship
From: Ennodius, deacon in Pavia
To: Faustus, his lord
Date: ~512 AD
Context: A formal letter using Ennodius's full title as deacon — the added formality suggests a more official communication.

Ennodius the deacon to his lord Faustus.

Without damage to the trust between us, I bring a matter that requires your attention. The details are straightforward, and I present them without the ornamentation that would slow their reception.

Act as you see fit. I trust your judgment without reservation. Farewell.

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

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