Letter 6027: I've also lifted the spirits of the Roman people.
I've also lifted the spirits of the Roman people.
So I've ordered the pack animals to return to you, with my thanks for helping your brother's needs with proper support. The selection of envoys is still unsettled — Postumianus and Pinianus, whom the Senate initially entrusted with its instructions, now face a third candidate in Paulinus; with the parties split in their preferences, the business continues to be delayed. Once a decision is confirmed, you will receive a clear account of it. Farewell.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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