Letter 1069: Let others speak at length when introducing strangers.
Let others speak at length when introducing strangers. I can spare myself that effort, since this letter is being carried by our mutual friend Saturnus. I didn't write it to recommend him — he needs no recommendation — but simply to fulfill my duty of affection toward you.
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Latin / Greek Original
Longum loqnantur pro incognitis aut alienis verba factnri; mihi haec opera de-
sinenda est, cnm litteras nostras Satums frater commnnis accipiat, qnas non commen-
dationi eins praestiti, sed nostro circa yos amore functus emisi.
LXIin(LVni) a. 380.
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