Letter 21: To the Governor.

Synesius of CyreneAntipater, on assuming governorship of Cappadocia|c. 404 AD|Synesius of Cyrene|Human translated
illness

To the Governor.

If Your Excellency remembers Theodorus — and how could you not? — I beg you to show some respect for his memory by honoring his kinsman in the same way. By treating an excellent man with kindness, you will confer a favor on the senate of our illustrious city.

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