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· W.G. Claytor, BASP 50 (2013) 113
Ptolemais to her brother Papirianus, greetings. Talbaeis – as you instructed her about the house – she goes out and does what she wants, even if I tell her, “stay still!” ... was unable ... And so I write to you, sir, so that you know ... since (?) you went upcountry. As you instructed me about the money, “from which ... the wife of Pasion,” I collected one artaba from her. She said to me, “when your brother comes down, I’ll give the other one as well.” Zoilas did not give me money (?) for the bricks. He says, “they’re not dry,” and I went off to Onesimos. He did not find him: he’s with you in the city. Until today Talbaeis is out. If I say to her, “... here,” she takes no account of me and ... I was intending to drive her to the metropolis to you, (but) I couldn’t get her under my sway (?). I pray that you are well, brother.