Cicero to Seruius Sulpitius. Epist. 20.

I Haue great acquaintance with Ascla∣po of Patrae, a Physician, and I haue taken great delight, both in his conuer∣sation, and his Art; whereof I haue made triall in my friends infirmities. Wherein, both for his knowledge, fi∣delitie, and good will, I haue beene sa∣tisfied. This man therefore, I com∣mend by these vnto you; entreating you so to handle the matter, that hee may perceiue, that I commended him with diligence; and that my commen∣dation hath been his furtherance. Here∣in you shall doe me an especiall fa•our. Farewell.