Letter 6066: I had already sent a letter with my own messenger when Maximus turned up asking for another.

Quintus Aurelius SymmachusUnknown|c. 395 AD|Quintus Aurelius Symmachus|AI-assisted
imperial politics

I had already sent a letter with my own messenger when Maximus turned up asking for another. So I didn't mind doubling my greetings. Besides, sudden news about the emperor's expected arrival compelled me to remind you about your return. You need to hurry -- the welcome embassy, which is now being organized again for the public good, mustn't be delayed by your absence. Farewell.

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Latin / Greek Original

Per hominem meum litteras dederam: continuo adfuit Maximus, qui alias postu-

laret ; quare salutationem geminare non piguit. praeterea exegit repens nuntius super

adventti domini et principis nostri, ut vos de reditu commonerem, quem maturare

10 debetis, ne moram vestram votiva legatio iam nur.c ex usu publico iteranda praever-

tat. vale.

LXrai (LXV) hieme 397/8.

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