Letter 2015: I took Aurelianus — my protege, who now commands the urban cohorts — into my circle of friends at your suggestion.

Aurelianus my son, who now commands the urban cohorts, I received into my friendship at your bidding. Hence it came about that I would not deny him the recommendation which he had earlier earned on your account. For it does not seem to you that what you yourself did will be a burden. But the petition of this most modest young man arose from the misfortune of his father-in-law, whose deed he does not defend, but rather he longs to have his lapse relieved. Do what you are accustomed to do, out of regard for the petitioner, and if anything is wanting to the case in point of justice, remit it to compassion. Farewell.