Letter 9004: You're right to assume I share your concerns — I'd claim them as my own even without being asked, out of friendship.
You're right to assume I share your concerns — I'd claim them as my own even without being asked, out of friendship. Part of your worry should be eased now that my daughter is on her way — Rome has just received her, and she'll be sent on to you once she's rested from the journey. Meanwhile, the tight state of the granaries won't let me stay silent about the city's food supply. I ask you to use the authority you command to press the grain officials to speed up deliveries. A secure food supply for Rome will add considerably to your reputation. Farewell.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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