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.
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Latin / Greek Original
Diu mecum ipse contendi, ut ad vos pignus commune dimitterem, sed vicit ad-
fectio maxime adsurgente specula ^ti/ficientium conditorum. nam viginti dies urbis
alimoniis parca interim promittit expensio. praeterea amplissimi ordinis secunda con-
latio accessurum securitati aliquid pollicetur. nihilo minus etiam camis oblatio animos 25
2 Romanae plebis erexit. redire igitur ad vos iumenta praecepi agens gratias, quod
necessitatem fratris vestri congruis adminiculis iuveritis. legatorum adhuc vacillat
« electio. nam Postumiano et Piniano , quos a principio mandatis suis senatus agno-
verat, tertius Paulinus adseritur, et divisis in studia partibus adhuc differtur utilitas.
quae cum terminum confirmationis acceperit, plana ad te cognitio deferetur. vale. 30
xxvu (XX vni) .
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