Advanced Papyrological Information System (APIS UM): P.Mich.inv. 4779

Background and Physical Properties

Date: IInd century A.D.
Origin: unknown place, province of Egypt(?)
Provenance: Karanis, Herakleidou meris, Arsinoite nome, province of Egypt
Acquisition: 26-B9V-G
Language: Greek
Genre: Documentary
Author: Unknown
Type of Text/Title of Work: Private Letter
Content: End of a letter from Chairemonianos
Subject Headings: Family
Persons: Chairemonianos;; Anthestias;; Kastresis;; Loukretis (Lucretius) (& family);; [---]ammon
Geographica: -
Translation: . . . I salute your children and their mothers and your mother. Anthestias salute you, each by name. The children salute you, each by name. We salute Castrensis and Lucretius together with his children and wife. I pray for your good health. . . . your names at the top of the papyrus roll and the documents(?). . . .; (Verso) [To - - -] from Chairemonianos.
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Publications

Series and Volume	Editor	Year	Pg/Nr	Photo	SB	Preferred Citation	Corrections
PMich VIII	Winter JG-Youtie HC	1951	504	Winter JG-Youtie HC, PMich VIII, 504, 1951

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