Letter 8009: The public interest is well served by your appointment to greater responsibilities.
The public interest is well served by your appointment to greater responsibilities. I won't elaborate my congratulations at length, lest any suspicion of flattery diminish the honesty of my assessment. I trust the duties of your new office will bring you satisfaction, though there's no question that a man of your integrity is unwavering and that noble character is only encouraged further by recognition.
I also commend to you the bearer of this letter, who travels on business of concern to both of us. Whatever assistance you can provide will benefit our shared interests and strengthen the bonds between us. Farewell.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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