Letter 231
To Meletius. (360?)
I both knew your father and am fond of him. You I have not yet met, but I am fond of you just as I am of him, since I hear you hold the same opinion of me as you would if you had actually studied with me. Let the fact that I am already asking you for a favor serve as proof that I believe this.
The favor is this: that Marcellinus and Cartius should enjoy your goodwill. They are good men, close to me, and friends of Spectatus. I believe they will ask nothing burdensome or contrary to the law.
Persuade Pamphylia, too, that you think it right to honor me, and persuade us that you deserve to hear from us often.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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