Letter to Theon
"- - - to Theon his brother, [many] greetings. Before all I pray you are well, with your horse who is free from the evil eye. I did not find someone to bring the barley to you. If you wish, send your servant and let him get it." Greek and Latin Ostraka, circa 150 CE. Documents from the Roman Army in Upper Egypt, FSU Libraries.
@agitated_trash I am henceforth starting all emails with “Before all I pray you are well, with your horse who is free from the evil eye.”
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@agitated_trash Hours later, I'm still cracking up over this. Long, long ago, Theo could never have imagined he'd give me so much joy with his concern over his brother's horse. And the barley... don't get me started.
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@AmaryllisLanza ...a good joke never gets stale 😂 I always laugh at people who assume they'll be remembered for the things they want. 😁
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That was my takeaway!! Insights into the lost art of "get to the point" letterwriting! 😂