5 surviving letters between Ecdicius, friend and Libanius, spanning c. 318–384.
It seems to me that you are being pushed to push me by your own sister, who is Philoxenus's mother.
This Philoxenus has proven himself splendid in every way -- in stature, in voice, in his sense of propriety, and in...
We are not unaware of the principles with which you approach your office, and knowing them we do what friends...
I was pleased to learn that your administration continues to win praise.
The sons of a dear friend have come to a dear friend through a dear friend.