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35. M. T. Cicero to Atilius, &c.
LUcius Manlius is of Sosa, he was sometimes of Catina; but he is now become a Citizen of Rome together with the other Neapolitans, and he is made an Alderman at Naples.
2. For he was made free of that Corporation before the freedom of that City was granted to the Confederates, and the Latines.
3. His brother is lately dead at Catina, I suppose he will have no controversie at all about the Inheritance, and he is already possessed of the estate.
4 But forasmuch as he hath old businesses besides in his coun∣try of Sicily, I recommend unto you both his brother's inheritance, and all his affairs; and above all I commend him to you as a very honest man, and familiar friend of mine, and one that is furnished with those studies of learning and Philosophy, which I am most taken withall.
5. I request you therefore, that, whether he come or not come into Cicilie, you would take notice, that he is one of my intimate and nearest friends; and that you would so en∣tertain him, that he may perceive, my commendation hath stood him in great stead. Farewell.