Letter 7063: Mutual affection makes it natural for me to delegate tasks that serve my interests.

Quintus Aurelius SymmachusUnknown|c. 394 AD|Quintus Aurelius Symmachus
imperial politics

Mutual affection makes it natural for me to delegate tasks that serve my interests. My son's praetorian games are approaching, and the distinguished count has generously provided transport permits. Now we must move quickly to purchase horses from Spain.

I ask you to make sure my agents -- sent to Spain for this purpose -- face no delays. I want them armed with your letters of introduction, so that the goodwill you've earned among the Spanish may ease their path. Farewell.

Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.

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