The Trexler Library: Muhlenberg College

A business letter from a farmer on a business trip, third century AD.

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“Aurelius Stephanus to Aurelius Chaeremon, his brother, greeting.  As I was setting forth for Alexandria I paid to the rope-weaver Petobastis in the presence of Heracleus as the price of yokes 60 drachmae, and to Kale for Kopreus the 48 drachmae which I had with me.  Do not fail therefore to throw the manure on the land.  I agreed to pay 100 drachmae for 25 artabae, in the presence of Kopreus; you will therefore give him the remaining 12 drachmae.  Do not fail to go there; both to help my wife until I return, and for the sake of the irrigation.  I found Aethiopas and it is well with him.  Salute all our friends.  I pray for your health. (Addressed) To Aurelius Chaeremon from Aurelius Stephanus.”