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    Select Papyri

The two volumes of "Select Papyri (Non-literary Papyri)" in the Loeb series, edited by A.S.Hunt amd C.C.Edgar, contain the most comprehensive collection of Greek papyri from Egypt that has been published in English translation. They cover almost one thousand years from the first Ptolemaic kings until the Arab conquest, during which time Greek was the predominant language in Egypt. Their contents range from royal decrees to private letters, and provide a unique insight into everyday life in Greek and Roman times.

All the papyri from both the first volume("Private Affairs") and the second volume ("Public Documents") are available from the links below.


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Contents:


  Section 1.1 - Agreements

SelPap_1.1   MARRIAGE CONTRACT   ( 311 B.C. )

SelPap_1.1A   MARRIAGE CONTRACT   ( 173 B.C. )

SelPap_1.2   MARRIAGE CONTRACT   ( 92 B.C. )

SelPap_1.3   MARRIAGE CONTRACT   ( 13 B.C. )

SelPap_1.4   MARRIAGE CONTRACT   ( A.D. 66. )

SelPap_1.5   MARRIAGE CONTRACT   ( AD. 260. )

SelPap_1.5A   PAYMENT FOR MAINTENANCE   ( 283 B.C. )

SelPap_1.6   DEED OF DIVORCE   ( 13 B.C. )

SelPap_1.7   DEED OF DIVORCE   ( A.D. 96. )

SelPap_1.8   DEED OF DIVORCE   ( A.D. 305-306. )

SelPap_1.9   REPUDIATION OF A MARRIAGE   ( 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.10   DEED OF ADOPTION   ( A.D. 335. )

SelPap_1.11   ALIENATION OF A DAUGHTER   ( A.D. 554. )

SelPap_1.12   EMANCIPATION OF A SLAVE   ( A.D. 91 or 107.)

SelPap_1.13   APPRENTICESHIP TO A WEAVER   ( A.D. 66. )

SelPap_1.14   APPRENTICESHIP TO A WEAVER   ( A.D. 183)

SelPap_1.15   APPRENTICESHIP TO A SHORTHAND WRITER   ( A.D. 155. )

SelPap_1.16   ENGAGEMENT OF A WET-NURSE   ( 13 B.C. )

SelPap_1.17   CONTRACT FOR LABOUR IN AN OIL-PRESS   ( A.D. 99. )

SelPap_1.18   CONTRACT FOR LABOUR IN A VINEYARD AND LEASE OF A FRUIT-GARDEN   ( A.D. 280. )

SelPap_1.19   CONTRACT WITH STONE-CUTTERS   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.20   ENGAGEMENT OF CASTANET DANCERS   ( A.D. 206. )

SelPap_1.21   ENGAGEMENT OF MUSICIANS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.22   ENGAGEMENT OF A FLUTE-PLAYER   ( A.D. 322. )

SelPap_1.23   CONTRACT WITH PURPLE-DYERS   ( A.D. 602. )

SelPap_1.24   CONTRACT FOR THE CHARGE OF A STABLE   ( A.D. 610—611. )

SelPap_1.25   PROMISE TO BE HONEST   ( A.D. 612. )

SelPap_1.26   DEED OF SURETY FOR A SERF   ( A.D. 579. )

SelPap_1.27   SALE OF LAND   ( 107 B.C. )

SelPap_1.28   SALE OF A HOUSE   ( 88 B.C. )

SelPap_1.29   SALE OF A HOUSE AND RENUNCIA TIO OF OWNERSHIP   ( 101 B.C. )

SelPap_1.30   SALE OF A HOUSE   ( AD. 573. )

SelPap_1.31   SALE OF A SLAVE   ( 259 B.C. )

SelPap_1.32   SALE OF A SLAVE   ( A.D. 129. )

SelPap_1.33   SALE OF AN ASS   ( A.D. 204. )

SelPap_1.34   SALE OF WHEAT   ( About 285 B.C.)

SelPap_1.35   SALE OF ACACIA TREES   ( A.D. 225. )

SelPap_1.36   SALE OF A LOOM   ( A.D. 298. )

SelPap_1.37   SALE OF HOLY DAYS   ( 129 B.C. )

SelPap_1.38   SALE IN THE FORM OF A LEASE   ( A.D. 212. )

SelPap_1.38A   ALLOCATION OF A STATHMOS ( 132 B.C. )

SelPap_1.39   LEASE OF LAND   ( 256 B.C.)

SelPap_1.40   LEASE OF CLERUCHIC LAND   ( 73 B.C.)

SelPap_1.40A   LEASE OF KATOIKIC LAND   ( 44 B.C.)

SelPap_1.41   LEASE OF A PAPYRUS MARSH   ( 05 B.C.)

SelPap_1.42   LEASE OF LAND   ( A.D. 121. )

SelPap_1.43   OFFER TO LEASE A PALM-GROVE   ( A.D. 208. )

SelPap_1.44   LEASE OF A PERFUMERY BUSINESS   ( A.D. 161. )

SelPap_1.45   LEASE OF GEESE   ( A.D. 176. )

SelPap_1.46   LEASE OF DINING-ROOMS   ( A.D. 449 )

SelPap_1.47   LEASE OF PART OF A HOUSE   ( A.D. 568. )

SelPap_1.48   LEASE OF A MILLING-BAKERY   ( A.D. 508. )

SelPap_1.49   CESSION OF LAND   ( A.D. 249. )

SelPap_1.50   DEED OF GIFT   ( A.D. 247. )

SelPap_1.51   DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN SLAVES   ( A.D. 47. )

SelPap_1.52   DIVISION OF PROPERTY HELD ON LEASE   ( A.D. 185. )

SelPap_1.53   DIVISION OF AN INHERITANCE   ( A.D. 248. )

SelPap_1.54   RESIGNATION OF CLAIMS TO AN ESTATE   ( A.D. 67. )

SelPap_1.55   SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS   ( 63—62 B.C. )

SelPap_1.56   SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS   ( A.D. 348. )

SelPap_1.57   INDEMNIFICATION OF A SURETY   ( A.D. 94. )

SelPap_1.58   AGREEMENT OF INDEMNITY   ( A.D. 134—135. )

SelPap_1.59   ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO A CO-GUARDIAN   ( Middle of 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.60   APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE   ( A.D. 56. )

SelPap_1.61   COMPROMISSUM   ( A.D. 507. )

SelPap_1.62   LOAN ON MORTGAGE   ( A.D. 169. )

SelPap_1.63   LOAN ON MORTGAGE   ( A.D. 246. )

SelPap_1.64   LOAN ON SECURITY OF LAND   ( A.D. 581. )

SelPap_1.65   LOAN WITH PARTIAL ANTICHRESIS   ( 221—220 B.C. )

SelPap_1.66   LOAN OF MONEY   ( 273 B.C. )

SelPap_1.67   LOAN OF MONEY   ( 106 B.C. )

SelPap_1.68   LOAN OF WHEAT   ( 92 or 59 B.C. )

SelPap_1.69   LOAN OF MONEY   ( A.D. 57. )

SelPap_1.70   LOAN THROUGH A BANK   ( A.D. 141. )

SelPap_1.71   ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF A DEPOSIT   ( A.D. 210.)

  Section 1.2 - Receipts

SelPap_1.72   RECEIPT FOR RENT OF SOWS   ( 248 B.C. )

SelPap_1.72A   RECEIPT FROM A CHARIOTEER   ( 226 B.C. )

SelPap_1.73   RECEIPT FOR RENT OF LAND   ( A.D. 125.)

SelPap_1.74   RECEIPT FOR REPAYMENT OF A LOAN   ( A.D. 112. )

SelPap_1.75   RECEIPT FOR SETTLEMENT OF A LOAN   ( A.D. 166. )

SelPap_1.76   RECEIPT FOR EARNEST-MONEY   ( A.D. 166. )

SelPap_1.77   RECEIPT FOR SALE OF CONFISCATED PROPERTY   ( A.D. 184. )

SelPap_1.78   RECEIPT FOR A MUMMY   ( A.D. 173 or 174. )

SelPap_1.79   RECEIPT FOR WAGES FOR NURSING   ( A.D. 187. )

SelPap_1.80   RECEIPT FOR PART OF A WATER-WHEEL   ( A.D. 528. )

SelPap_1.81   RECEIPT FOR ANNUAL OFFERING TO A MONASTERY   ( A.D. 681. )

  Section 1.3 - Wills

SelPap_1.82   AN EARLY PTOLEMAIC WILL   ( 284 B.C. )

SelPap_1.83   WILL OF A SOLDIER   ( 126 B.C. )

SelPap_1.84   A WILL OF THE ROMAN PERIOD   ( A.D. 156—165 )

SelPap_1.85   GREEK VERSION OF A ROMAN WILL   ( A.D. 189—194. )

SelPap_1.86   A BYZANTINE WILL   ( A.D. 583—584. )

  Section 1.4 - Disownment

SelPap_1.87   DEED OF DISOWNMENT   ( A.D. 569. )

  Section 1.5 - Letters

SelPap_1.88   FROM HIEROCLES TO ZENON   ( 257 B.C. )

SelPap_1.88A   FROM ANTIMENES TO ZENON   ( 257 B.C. )

SelPap_1.89   FROM PROMETHION TO ZENON   ( 256 B.C. )

SelPap_1.90   FROM APOLLONIUS THE DIOIKETES   ( 256 B.C. )

SelPap_1.90A   FROM APOLLONIUS TO ZENON   ( 254 B.C. )

SelPap_1.91   FROM DROMON TO ZENON   ( 260-250 B.C. )

SelPap_1.92   FROM PLATON TO ZENON   ( 255 B.C. )

SelPap_1.93   FROM ARTEMIDORUS TO ZENON   ( 252 B.C. )

SelPap_1.94   FROM PHILONIDES TO CLEON   ( About 255 B.C. )

SelPap_1.95   FROM DEMOPHON TO PTOLEMAEUS   ( About 245 B.C. )

SelPap_1.95A   FROM PHILON TO ZENON   ( 240 B.C. )

SelPap_1.96   FROM ANDRON TO MILON   ( 222 (or 223) B.C. )

SelPap_1.97   FROM ISIAS TO HEPHAESTION   ( 168 B.C. )

SelPap_1.98   FROM DIONYSIUS TO PTOLEMAEUS   ( About 160 B.C. )

SelPap_1.99   FROM SARAPION TO HIS BROTHERS   ( 154 B.C. )

SelPap_1.100   FROM APOLLONIUS TO PTOLEMAEUS   ( About 152 B.C. )

SelPap_1.101   FROM ESTHLADAS TO HIS PARENTS   ( 130 B.C. )

SelPap_1.102   FROM PETESOUCHUS TO MARRES   ( Late 2nd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_1.103   FROM PETOSOUCHUS TO HIS FRIENDS   ( 95 B.C.)

SelPap_1.104   FROM THE CHIEF PHYSICIAN   ( 1st Cent. B.C. )

SelPap_1.105   FROM HILARION TO ALIS   ( 1 B.C.)

SelPap_1.106   LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION   ( About A.D. 25. )

SelPap_1.107   FROM SARAPION TO HERACLEIDES   ( A.D. 41. )

SelPap_1.107A   FROM HERMOCRATES TO CHAERAS   ( 1st cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.108   FROM HORUS TO APION   ( Late 1st cent. A.D.)

SelPap_1.109   FROM GEMELLUS TO SABINUS   ( A.D. 100. )

SelPap_1.110   FROM HARPOCRATION TO SABINUS   ( About A.D. 100. )

SelPap_1.111   FROM A RECRUIT IN ITALY   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.112   FROM A RECRUIT AT MISENUM   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.112A   FROM A SOLDIER IN PANNONIA   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.113   A LETTER FROM ROME   ( 2nd or 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.114   FROM EUDAEMONIS TO APOLLONIUS   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.115   FROM TAUS TO APOLLONIUS   ( 2nd cent. A.D.)

SelPap_1.116   ABOUT GIFTS TO TEACHERS   ( 2nd cent. A.D.)

SelPap_1.117   LOST DEEDS   ( 1st half of 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.118   FROM HERON TO HERACLEIDES   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.119   FROM PTOLEMA TO ANTAS   ( 2nd cent. A.D.)

SelPap_1.120   FROM A PENITENT SON   ( 2nd cent. A.D.)

SelPap_1.121   FROM SEMPRONIUS TO SATURNILA AND MAXIMUS   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.122   LATIN LETTER TO A MILITARY TRIBUNE   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.123   FROM AN AGENT TO HIS MASTER   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.124   FROM MORUS TO EPIMACHUS   ( 2nd cent. AD. )

SelPap_1.125   FROM SERENUS TO ISIDORA   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.126   FROM SARAPODORUS TO PHANION   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.127   CONCERNING TEMPLE ACCOUNTS   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.128   FROM DAMAS TO HIS SISTER   ( Late 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.129   FROM TASOIS TO DIONYSIUS   ( 2nd or 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.130   TO A SCHOOLBOY FROM HIS MOTHER   ( 2nd or 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.131   CONCERNING PROPERTY IN PAWN   ( 2nd or 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.132   FROM DIOGENIS TO ALEXANDER   ( 3rd cent. (?) A.D. )

SelPap_1.133   FROM A SCHOOLBOY TO HIS FATHER   ( Early 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.134   FROM ISIS TO THERMOUTHION   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.135   FROM APION TO DIDYMUS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.136   FROM SERENUS TO DIOGENES   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.137   FROM A STUDENT TO HIS FATHER   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.138   FROM HEPHAESTION TO STEPHANUS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.139   TO THEON FROM AN AGENT   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.140   FROM ALYPIUS TO HERONINUS   ( A.D. 256. )

SelPap_1.141   FROM APPIANUS TO HERONINUS   ( A.D. 256. )

SelPap_1.142   FROM ALYPIUS TO HERONINUS   ( About A.D. 260. )

SelPap_1.143   FROM ALYPIUS TO HERONINUS   ( AD. 262. )

SelPap_1.144   FROM ALYPIUS TO HERONINUS   ( A.D. 264. )

SelPap_1.145   FROM ALYPIUS TO HERONINUS   ( A.D. 264. )

SelPap_1.146   FROM HORION TO CELEAS   ( 3rd cent. AD. )

SelPap_1.147   FROM THEONINUS TO DIDYMUS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.148   FROM PHILOSARAPIS TO APION   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.149   FROM PAUSANIAS TO HERACLEIDES   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.150   FROM CHARMUS TO SOPATRUS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.151   FROM HERCULANUS TO APLONARION   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.152   FROM AMMONIUS TO JULIUS AND HILARUS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.153   TO APOLLO FROM HIS SON   ( 3rd or 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.154   FROM SARAPAMMON TO PIPERAS   ( Late 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.155   FROM PANISCUS TO HIS WIFE   ( About A.D. 293.)

SelPap_1.156   FROM SATURNILUS TO APOLLONIUS   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.157   FROM MELAS TO SARAPION AND SILVANUS   ( 3rd-4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.158   FROM TITIANUS   ( End of 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.159   FROM A NOTARY TO HIS SON   ( 3rd or 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.160   FROM A MELETIAN   ( A.D. 330-340. )

SelPap_1.161   TO ABINNAEUS FROM KAOR   ( About A.D. 346. )

SelPap_1.162   TWO LETTERS FROM HERMIAS   ( 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.163   FROM DEMETRIUS TO FLAVIANUS   ( 4th cent. A.D.)

SelPap_1.164   FROM HERMIAS TO HORION   ( Late 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.165   FROM AN ORPHAN ABROAD   ( 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.166   FROM CONSTANTINUS   ( 5th or 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.167   FROM VICTOR TO A FELLOW ADVOCATE   ( 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.168   LETTER OF CONDOLENCE   ( 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.169   FROM VICTOR TO THEODORUS   ( 6th or 7th cent. A.D. )

  Section 1.6 - Memoranda

SelPap_1.170   TO ZENON FROM AN INVALID   ( 259-257 B.C. )

SelPap_1.171   TO ZENON FROM A HOUSE-PAINTER   ( About 255 B.C. )

  Section 1.7 - Invitations

SelPap_1.172   INVITATION TO DINNER   ( 2nd or 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.173   INVITATION TO DINNER   ( Early 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.174   INVITATION TO A WEDDING   ( 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.175   INVITATION TO A BIRTHDAY FEAST   ( 5th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.176   INVITATION TO A FESTIVAL   ( 3rd or 4th cent. A.D. )

  Section 1.8 - Orders for Payment

SelPap_1.177   ORDER ON A BANK   ( A.D. 99)

SelPap_1.178   ORDER FOR PAYMENT   ( A.D.362. )

  Section 1.9 - Agenda

SelPap_1.179   AGENDA WRITTEN BY ZENON   ( About 250 B.C. )

SelPap_1.180   AGENDA OF ZENON   ( About 250 B.C. )

  Section 1.10 - Accounts and Lists

SelPap_1.181   LIST OF FOREIGN GOODS   ( 257 B.C. )

SelPap_1.182   LIST OF ZENON’S CLOTHES   ( About 257 B.C. )

SelPap_1.183   ACCOUNT OF VINE-SHOOTS   ( About 250 B.C. )

SelPap_1.184   ACCOUNT OF HOUSE RENT   ( 177 B.C. (?) )

SelPap_1.185   WINE BILL OF A SOCIAL CLUB   ( Late 2nd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_1.186   PRIVATE ACCOUNT   ( About AD. 1. )

SelPap_1.187   LIST OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS   ( 1st cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.187A   VALUATION OF CARGO ON A SHIP FROM INDIA   ( mid 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.188   MONTHLY MEAT BILL OF A COOK   ( A.D. 215 (?) )

SelPap_1.189   INVENTORY OF THE PROPERTY OF A DECEASED HUSBAND   ( About A.D. 266. )

SelPap_1.190   LIST OF PAYMENTS   ( Late 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.191   LIST OF ARTICLES SHIPPED   ( 5th or 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.192   INVENTORY OF CHURCH PROPERTY   ( 5th or 6th cent. A.D. )

  Section 1.11 - Questions to Oracles

SelPap_1.193   QUESTION TO AN ORACLE   ( 1st cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.194   QUESTION TO AN ORACLE   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.195   FROM A LIST OF QUESTIONS TO AN ORACLE   ( About A.D. 300)

  Section 1.12 - Christian Prayers

SelPap_1.196   CHRISTIAN PRAYER   ( 5th or 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_1.197   CHRISTIAN PRAYER   ( 6th cent. A.D. )

  Section 1.13 - Charms and Curses

SelPap_1.198   GNOSTIC CHARM   ( About A.D. 300. )

SelPap_1.198A   CURSE OF ARTEMISIA   ( Late 4th cent. B.C. )

  Section 1.14 - Stars and Horoscopes

SelPap_1.198B   ASTRONOMICAL CALENDAR   ( c. 150 B.C. )

SelPap_1.199   HOROSCOPE OF PHILOĒ   ( A.D. 150. )

SelPap_1.200   HOROSCOPE OF SARAPAMMON   ( A.D. 260. )

  Section 2.1 - Codes and Regulations

SelPap_2.201   LEGAL RIGHTS OF CERTAIN CLASSES IN ALEXANDRIA   ( Middle of 3rd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.202   PENALTIES FOR ASSAULT IN ALEXANDRIAN LAW   ( Middle of 3rd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.203   THE OIL MONOPOLY OF PTOLEMY PHILADELPHUS   ( 259 B.C. )

SelPap_2.204   EXTRACTS FROM THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A DIOIKETES TO A SUBORDINATE   ( Late 3rd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.205   FRAGMENT OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SLAVES   ( About 198-197 B.C. )

SelPap_2.206   EXTRACTS FROM THE GNOMON OF THE IDIOLOGOS   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

  Section 2.2 - Edicts and Orders

SelPap_2.207   LETTER OF PTOLEMY PHILADELPHUS   ( Middle of 3rd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.208   DECREE OF PTOLEMY PHILOPATOR   ( 3rd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.209   ROYAL DECREE   ( 50 B.C. ? )

SelPap_2.210   ROYAL INDULGENCES   ( 118 B.C. )

SelPap_2.210A   ROYAL INDULGENCES   ( 185/4 B.C. )

SelPap_2.211   TWO EDICTS OF GERMANICUS.   ( A.D. 19. )

SelPap_2.212   LETTER OF CLAUDIUS TO THE ALEXANDRIANS   ( A.D. 41. )

SelPap_2.213   LETTER OF HADRIANUS   ( A.D. 119. )

SelPap_2.214   RESCRIPT OF SEVERUS AND CARACALLA   ( A.D. 199. )

SelPap_2.215   EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER OF CARACALLA   ( A.D. 215. )

SelPap_2.216   EDICT OF SEVERUS ALEXANDER CONCERNING THE AURUM CORONARIUM   ( A.D. 222. )

SelPap_2.217   RESCRIPT OF GALLIENUS   ( A.D. 267. )

SelPap_2.218   RESCRIPT OF JUSTINIANUS   ( About A.D. 551. )

SelPap_2.219   EDICT OF METTIUS RUFUS   ( A.D. 80. )

SelPap_2.220   EDICT OF VIBIUS MAXIMUS   ( A.D. 104. )

SelPap_2.221   EDICT OF PETRONIUS MAMERTINUS   ( A.D. 133-137. )

SelPap_2.222   EDICT OF MANTENNIUS SABINUS   ( A.D. 193. )

SelPap_2.223   CIRCULAR FIXING THE PRICE OF MYRRH   ( 111 B.C. )

SelPap_2.224   CIRCULAR OF A PRAEFECT   ( A.D. 210-214. )

SelPap_2.225   CIRCULARS OF A STRATEGOS AND DIOIKETES   ( A.D. 278. )

SelPap_2.226   CIRCULAR CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPERINTENDENTS   ( A.D. 288. )

SelPap_2.227   LETTER OF A PRAEFECT   ( Early 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.228   CIRCULAR FROM AN OFFICIAL IN ANTIOCH   ( A.D. 380-390. )

SelPap_2.229   ORDER OF A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 226. )

SelPap_2.230   ORDER OF A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 260. )

SelPap_2.231   OFFICIAL ORDER   ( 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.232   ORDER FOR ARREST   ( 3rd or early 4th cent. A.D. )

  Section 2.3 - Public Announcements

SelPap_2.233   ANNOUNCEMENT OF A GOVERNMENT AUCTION   ( About 223 B.C. )

SelPap_2.234   OFFER OF A REWARD FOR RECOVERY OF AN ESCAPED SLAVE   ( 156 B.C. )

SelPap_2.235   DRAFT OF A PROCLAMATION OF NERO'S ACCESSION   ( A.D. 54. )

SelPap_2.236   INVITATION TO LEASE GOVERNMENT LANDS   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.237   NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF A SENATE   ( About A.D. 284. )

SelPap_2.238   DRAFT OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE EPHEBI   ( A.D. 323. )

  Section 2.4 - Reports of Meetings

SelPap_2.239   REPORT OF A PUBLIC MEETING   ( About A.D. 300. )

SelPap_2.240   PROCEEDINGS OF A SENATE   ( A.D. 370. )

SelPap_2.241   MINUTES OF A PUBLIC SESSION BEFORE A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 192. )

  Section 2.5 - Official Acts and Inquiries

SelPap_2.242   EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 233. )

SelPap_2.243   AN OFFICIAL DISCUSSION   ( A.D. 161. )

SelPap_2.244   EXTRACT FROM THE ACTS OF A CHIEF PRIEST   ( A.D. 171. )

SelPap_2.245   DECISION OF A PRAEFECT   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.246   INQUIRY CONCERNING AN IRREGULAR APPOINTMENT   ( A.D. 191. )

  Section 2.6 - Judicial Business

SelPap_2.247   A SUMMONS   ( Before 270 B.C. )

SelPap_2.248   REQUEST TO SERVE A SUMMONS   ( A.D. 180. )

SelPap_2.249   ENGAGEMENT TO APPEAR IN COURT   ( A.D. 87. )

SelPap_2.250   REPORT OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS PER LIBELLUM   ( About A.D. 488. )

SelPap_2.251   ABANDONMENT OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS   ( A.D. 427. )

SelPap_2.252   COUNTERPLEA   ( A.D. 427. )

SelPap_2.253   DEPOSITION OF A WITNESS   ( 245 B.C. )

SelPap_2.254   DEPOSITION OF WITNESSES   ( A.D. 153. )

SelPap_2.255   BAIL FOR FIVE WEAVERS   ( A.D. 14-37. )

SelPap_2.256   JUDGEMENT OF THE PTOLEMAIC COURT OF TEN   ( 226 B.C. )

SelPap_2.256A   SALE BY AUCTION OF A DEBTOR’S PROPERTY   ( 35 B.C. )

SelPap_2.257   MINUTES OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 49. )

SelPap_2.258   MINUTES OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE A PRAEFECT   ( A.D. 133. )

SelPap_2.259   JUDGEMENT OF A PRAEFECT   ( A.D. 150 )

SelPap_2.260   PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM A GUARDIANSHIP, AND MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS   ( A.D. 173 ?. )

SelPap_2.261   MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE A PRAEFECT   ( A.D. 207. )

SelPap_2.262   MINUTES OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE AN EPISTRATEGOS   ( A.D. 280-281. )

SelPap_2.263   MINUTES OF A TRIAL BEFORE THE JURIDICUS   ( After A.D. 350.)

SelPap_2.264   ORDER FOR EXECUTION OF A JUDGEMENT   ( 136 (or 83) B.C. )

  Section 2.7 - Petitions and Applications

SelPap_2.265   PETITION TO A SUB-DIOIKETES   ( 251 or 253 B.C. )

SelPap_2.266   PETITION OF A LENTIL-COOK   ( Middle of 3rd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.267   DRAFT OF A PETITION TO THE DIOIKETES   ( 247 B.C. )

SelPap_2.267A   PETITION FROM A WIDOW   ( 221 B.C. )

SelPap_2.268   PETITION FROM A FATHER   ( 220 B.C. )

SelPap_2.269   PETITION CONCERNING INJURIES CAUSED BY A BATHMAN   ( 220 B.C. )

SelPap_2.269A   PETITION CONCERNING AN ASSAULT   ( 218 B.C. )

SelPap_2.269B   PETITION FROM A REPUDIATED WIFE   ( 218 B.C. )

SelPap_2.270   PETITION CONCERNING ARREARS OF WAGES   ( 217 B.C. )

SelPap_2.270A   PETITION FROM A WINE-SELLER   ( 199 B.C. )

SelPap_2.271   PETITION CONCERNING A DOWRY   ( Early 2nd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.271A   PETITION CONCERNING PRISONERS OF WAR   ( 167 B.C. )

SelPap_2.271B   PETITION OF HARMAIS THE RECLUSE   ( 163 B.C. )

SelPap_2.271C   PETITION FROM THE SERAPEUM TWINS   ( 163/2 B.C. )

SelPap_2.272   PETITION OF PTOLEMAEUS THE RECLUSE ON BEHALF OF HIS BROTHER   ( 158 B.C. )

SelPap_2.273   PETITION TO THE KING AND QUEEN   ( About 157 B.C. )

SelPap_2.273A   PETITION FROM A THRACIAN   ( c. 157/6 B.C. )

SelPap_2.273B   PETITION FROM A JEW OF HERACLEOPOLIS   ( 134 B.C. )

SelPap_2.274   PETITION FROM THE PRIESTS OF SOCNOPAEUS TO THE STRATEGOS   ( 132 B.C. )

SelPap_2.274A   PETITION CONCERNING ARMED CONFLICT BETWEEN TWO CITIES   ( 123 B.C. )

SelPap_2.275   PETITION TO THE VILLAGE SCRIBE   ( 2nd cent B.C. )

SelPap_2.276   PETITION TO THE VILLAGE SCRIBE   ( l14 B.C. )

SelPap_2.277   PETITION TO THE STRATEGOS   ( 108 B.C. )

SelPap_2.278   COMPLAINT OF ROBBERY   ( A.D. 28-29. )

SelPap_2.279   PETITION TO THE EXEGETES OF ALEXANDRIA   ( A.D. 54-67. )

SelPap_2.280   PETITION TO THE STRATEGOS ABOUT AN OIL-FACTORY   ( A.D. reign of Nero. )

SelPap_2.281   DRAFT OF A PETITION TO THE PRAEFECT   ( A.D. 55-59. )

SelPap_2.282   COMPLAINT AGAINST THE SUPERINTENDENT OF A CUSTOM-HOUSE   ( A.D. 139. )

SelPap_2.283   PETITION TO THE PRAEFECT FROM A PHYSICIAN   ( About A.D. 140. )

SelPap_2.284   PETITION OF A WOMAN FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMPULSORY CULTIVATION OF STATE LAND   ( A.D. 164 or 196. )

SelPap_2.285   PETITION OF A VETERAN FOR A TERM OF EXEMPTION FROM COMPULSORY OFFICES   ( A.D. 172. )

SelPap_2.286   COMPLAINT AGAINST TAX-COLLECTORS   ( A.D. 193 )

SelPap_2.287   COMPLAINT OF ASSAULT   ( A.D. 194. )

SelPap_2.288   COMPLAINT ABOUT THE IMPOSITION OF A LITURGY   ( A.D. 196. )

SelPap_2.289   PETITION OF VILLAGERS CONCERNING SHORE-LAND   ( A.D. 207. )

SelPap_2.290   ATTESTATION OF A COPY OF A PETITION WITH REPLY   ( A.D. 207. )

SelPap_2.291   COMPLAINT OF ASSAULT   ( A.D. 248. )

SelPap_2.292   APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF GYMNASIARCHS   ( A.D. 267. )

SelPap_2.293   PETITION TO THE PRAEFECT   ( About A.D. 280. )

SelPap_2.294   PETITION TO A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 299. )

SelPap_2.295   PETITION FROM A DESERTED VILLAGE   ( A.D. 333. )

SelPap_2.296   PETITION TO THE RIPARII   ( A.D. 392. )

SelPap_2.297   PETITION OF AN INJURED WIFE   ( A.D. 458. )

SelPap_2.298   APPLICATION FOR LEAVE   ( A.D. 117 & 118. )

SelPap_2.299   APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT OF AN EPHEBUS   ( About A.D. 186-187. )

SelPap_2.300   PETITION CONCERNING AN EPHEBUS   ( A.D. 217. )

SelPap_2.301   APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CHANGE NAME   ( A.D. 191 )

SelPap_2.302   APPLICATION OF A CULTIVATOR OF STATE LAND FOR SEED   ( A.D. 228. )

SelPap_2.303   APPLICATION FOR A BIRTH CERTIFICATE   ( A.D. 235-237. )

SelPap_2.304   APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO LEAVE EGYPT   ( A.D. 216. )

SelPap_2.305   APPLICATION FOR IUS TRIUM LIBERORUM   ( A.D. 263. )

SelPap_2.306   APPLICATION OF AN ATHLETE FOR PAYMENT OF PENSION   ( A.D. 267. )

SelPap_2.307   REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FOR EMBELLISHMENT OF A NEW STREET   ( A.D. 283. )

SelPap_2.308   APPLICATION FOR ALTERATION IN TAXING-LISTS   ( A.D. 538. )

  Section 2.8 - Declarations to Officials

SelPap_2.309   NOTIFICATION OF BIRTH   ( A.D. 150-151. )

SelPap_2.310   NOTIFICATION OF DEATH   ( A.D. 129. )

SelPap_2.311   REGISTRATION OF A SLAVE CHILD   ( A.D. 121. )

SelPap_2.312   CENSUS RETURN   ( A.D. 147. )

SelPap_2.313   CENSUS RETURN   ( A.D. 189. )

SelPap_2.314   EPIKRISIS OF BOYS   ( A.D. 134. )

SelPap_2.315   EPIKRISIS OF A ROMAN VETERAN   ( A.D. 188. )

SelPap_2.316   RETURN OF HIEROGLYPHIC CARVERS   ( A.D. 107. )

SelPap_2.317   ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING PRACTICE OF A TRADE   ( A.D. 128-129. )

SelPap_2.318   DECLARATION OF PAGAN SACRIFICE   ( A.D. 250. )

SelPap_2.319   CERTIFIED DECLARATION OF PAGAN SACRIFICE   ( A.D. 250. )

SelPap_2.320   DECLARATION IN VIEW OF A DISTRIBUTION OF CORN   ( A.D. 261. )

SelPap_2.321   PROPERTY-RETURN OF SHEEP   ( 245 B.C. )

SelPap_2.322   PROPERTY-RETURN OF SHEEP   ( A.D. 26. )

SelPap_2.323   REGISTRATION OF A BOAT   ( A.D. 220-221. )

SelPap_2.324   REGISTRATION OF PROPERTY   ( A.D. 90. )

SelPap_2.325   DECLARATION OF A PURCHASE OF PROPERTY   ( A.D. 209. )

SelPap_2.326   DECLARATION OF INHERITANCE   ( A.D. 237. )

SelPap_2.327   SWORN DECLARATION OF TEMPLE LAMPLIGHTERS   ( 30-29 B.C. )

SelPap_2.328   SWORN DECLARATION OF FLOODGATE GUARDS   ( A.D. 25. )

SelPap_2.329   SWORN DECLARATION OF FISHERMEN   ( A.D. 46. )

SelPap_2.330   SWORN DECLARATION CONCERNING AN EDICT   ( A.D. 168. )

SelPap_2.331   SWORN DECLARATION BY AN EGG-SELLER   ( A.D. 327. )

SelPap_2.332   SWORN DECLARATIONS BY GUILDS OF WORKMEN   ( A.D. 338. )

SelPap_2.333   SWORN DECLARATION OF A MARINE SHIPMASTER   ( A.D. 342. )

SelPap_2.334   NOTIFICATION OF A ROBBERY   ( 210 B.C. )

SelPap_2.335   POLICE REPORT   ( 178 or 167 B.C. )

SelPap_2.336   NOTIFICATION OF A SUSPECTED MURDER   ( A.D. 216. )

SelPap_2.337   REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT   ( A.D. 182. )

SelPap_2.338   REPORT ON AN APPLICATION FOR CIRCUMCISION   ( About A.D. 187. )

  Section 2.9 - Nominations and Appointments

SelPap_2.339   APPOINTMENT OF A VILLAGE SCRIBE   ( 119 B.C. )

SelPap_2.340   LETTER OF APPOINTMENT TO OFFICE   ( A.D. 215. )

SelPap_2.341   APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY-PRYTANIS   ( A.D. 246. )

SelPap_2.342   APPOINTMENT TO A COMPULSORY OFFICE   ( A.D 169. )

SelPap_2.343   NOMINATION FOR COMPULSORY SERVICES   ( Early 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.344   NOMINATION TO COMPULSORY OFFICE   ( A.D. 316. )

SelPap_2.345   NOMINATION OF A DONKEY-DRIVER   ( A.D. 318. )

  Section 2.10 - Contracts and Tenders

SelPap_2.346   TENDER FOR REPAIRING EMBANKMENTS   ( 257 B.C. )

SelPap_2.347   UNDERTAKING TO PAY PHYSICIAN-TAX   ( 249 B.C. )

SelPap_2.348   CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS   ( About 245 B.C. )

SelPap_2.349   CONTRACT CONCERNING A CROP OF SESAME   ( 222 B.C. )

SelPap_2.350   TENDER FOR A BRICK-MAKING CONCESSION   ( A.D. 111-112. )

SelPap_2.351   TENDER FOR A FOWLING CONCESSION   ( A.D. 154-155. )

SelPap_2.352   TENDER FOR A CONCESSION TO RETAIL OIL   ( A.D. 162-163. )

SelPap_2.353   OFFER TO PURCHASE A PRIESTLY OFFICE   ( A.D. 146. )

SelPap_2.354   OFFER TO LEASE STATE LANDS AT A REDUCED RATE   ( A.D. 118. )

SelPap_2.355   OFFER TO PURCHASE STATE LAND   ( A.D. 246. )

SelPap_2.356   PUBLICATION OF AN OFFER FOR LEASE   ( A.D. 261. )

SelPap_2.357   OFFER FOR A HOUSE   ( A.D. 266. )

SelPap_2.358   ENGAGEMENT OF A DELEGATE BY A TAX-COLLECTOR   ( A.D. 145. )

SelPap_2.359   ENGAGEMENT OF PERFORMERS   ( Late 3rd cent, A.D. )

SelPap_2.360   A PAINTER'S ESTIMATE   ( A.D. 316. )

SelPap_2.361   CONTRACT CONCERNING A CONVOY OF ANIMALS   ( A.D. 325. )

SelPap_2.362   CONTRACT CONCERNING A PUBLIC SERVICE   ( A.D. 342. )

SelPap_2.363   CONTRACT WITH AN OFFICIAL IN CONSTANTINOPLE CONCERNING A LAW-SUIT   ( A.D. 551. )

SelPap_2.364   SURETY FOR A SAUSAGE-MAKER   ( A.D. 566. )

  Section 2.11 - Receipts

SelPap_2.365   RECEIPT OF A BOAT-CAPTAIN   ( 252 B.C. )

SelPap_2.366   TWO RECEIPTS FOR WAGES OF GOVERNMENT POSTMEN   ( 3rd-2nd cent. B.C. )

SelPap_2.367   RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT OF A FINE   ( 112 B.C. )

SelPap_2.368   RECEIPTS FOR MONEY DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF RECRUITS   ( A.D. 117. )

SelPap_2.369   SOLDIERS' RECEIPT FOR FODDER ALLOWANCE   ( A.D. 179. )

SelPap_2.370   RECEIPT CONCERNING A CONSIGNMENT OF ALUM   ( A.D. 145. )

SelPap_2.371   RECEIPT FOR RENT PAID THROUGH A BANK   ( A.D. 155. )

SelPap_2.372   RECEIPT FOR MONEY PAID FOR THE TRANSPORT OF GOVERNMENT CORN   ( A.D. 155. )

SelPap_2.373   RECEIPT FOR GOVERNMENT CORN FOR TRANSPORT   ( A.D. 220-221. )

SelPap_2.374   RECEIPT FROM IRONSMITHS   ( A.D. 316. )

SelPap_2.375   RECEIPT FOR BEER-TAX   ( 245 B.C. )

SelPap_2.376   TAX RECEIPT   ( 165 B.C. )

SelPap_2.377   TAX RECEIPT   ( 138 B.C. )

SelPap_2.378   RECEIPT FOR TAX UPON SALES   ( 114. B.C. )

SelPap_2.379   RECEIPT FOR A TITHE FOR A TEMPLE   ( 125 B.C. )

SelPap_2.380   COPY OF TAX-RECEIPTS   ( A.D. 23-24. )

SelPap_2.381   TOLL RECEIPT   ( A.D. 75. )

SelPap_2.382   TOLL-HOUSE RECEIPT   ( A.D. 147. )

SelPap_2.383   TOLL-HOUSE RECEIPT   ( A.D. 162. )

SelPap_2.384   RECEIPT FOR ANABOLICUM   ( A.D. 420. )

SelPap_2.385   RECEIPT FOR TAXES   ( Before A.D. 535. )

SelPap_2.386   RECEIPT CONCERNING REVENUES   ( A.D. 580. )

SelPap_2.387   RECEIPT FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES   ( A.D. 185. )

SelPap_2.388   RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT ON ACCOUNT OF MILITARY SUPPLIES   ( A.D. 6th cent. )

SelPap_2.389   CERTIFICATE OF WORK ON THE EMBANKMENTS   ( A.D. 131. )

SelPap_2.390   RECEIPT FOR LABOUR   ( A.D. 325. )

  Section 2.12 - Orders for Payment

SelPap_2.391   ORDER FOR DELIVERY OF A LOAN OF BARLEY   ( End of 251 B.C. )

SelPap_2.392   ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF RENT   ( 242 B.C. )

SelPap_2.393   ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF SOLDIERS' WAGES   ( 63 B.C. )

SelPap_2.394   PAYMENT ORDER FROM A ROYAL SCRIBE   ( 63 B.C. )

SelPap_2.395   ORDER FOR PAYMENT TO WEAVERS   ( A.D. 138. )

SelPap_2.396   ORDER FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES   ( A.D. 548 or 563. )

  Section 2.13 - Accounts and Lists

SelPap_2.397   POSTAL REGISTER   ( About 255 B.C. )

SelPap_2.398   ACCOUNT OF PAYMENTS IN CORN TO THE GOVERNMENT   ( 113 B.C. )

SelPap_2.399   MONTHLY RETURN OF REVENUE IN MONEY   ( A.D. 219. )

SelPap_2.400   MONTHLY RETURN OF REVENUE IN CORN   ( A.D. 224.)

SelPap_2.401   REGISTER OF A COHORT   ( A.D. 156. )

SelPap_2.402   ACCOUNT OF PUBLIC GAMES   ( 2nd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.403   LIST OF ARTICLES FOR A SACRIFICE   ( 2nd cent A.D. )

SelPap_2.404   FROM THE MONTHLY ACCOUNTS OF A TEMPLE OF JUPITER CAPITOLINUS AT ARSINOE   ( A.D. 215. )

SelPap_2.405   RETURN OF TEMPLE PROPERTY   ( A.D. 213-217. )

SelPap_2.406   CONCERNING THE WATER SUPPLY OF A MUNICIPALITY   ( A.D. 113. )

SelPap_2.407   MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT   ( Late 2nd or early 3rd cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.408   ACCOUNT OF PAYMENTS TO OFFICIALS   ( Late 6th cent. A.D. )

  Section 2.14 - Correspondence

SelPap_2.409   ABOUT THE GOLD COINAGE OF PTOLEMY PHILADELPHUS   ( 258 B.C. )

SelPap_2.410   FROM AN OFFICIAL IN HALICARNASSUS   ( 257 B.C. )

SelPap_2.411   FROM THE PRIESTS OF APHRODITE TO THE DIOIKETES   ( 257 B.C. )

SelPap_2.412   CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT MILITARY SETTLERS   ( 251 B.C. )

SelPap_2.413   OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE   ( 241 B.C. )

SelPap_2.414   PREPARATIONS FOR THE VISIT OF A DIOIKETES   ( 224 B.C. (?) )

SelPap_2.414A   CONCERNING TRANSPORT OF WHEAT FOR SOLDIERS   ( 187 B.C. )

SelPap_2.415   CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF EGYPTIAN CONTRACTS   ( 146 B.C. )

SelPap_2.416   PREPARATIONS FOR A ROMAN VISITOR   ( 112 B.C. )

SelPap_2.417   CONCERNING A REVOLT IN THE THEBAID   ( 88 B.C. )

SelPap_2.418   CONCERNING A REVOLT IN THE THEBAID   ( 88 B.C. )

SelPap_2.419   LETTER OF A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 23. )

SelPap_2.420   LETTER FROM A STRATEGOS ABOUT TAX-FARMERS   ( End of 1st cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.421   LATIN LETTER FROM THE PRAEFECT OF EGYPT   ( A.D. 103. )

SelPap_2.422   FROM THE PRAEFECT ABOUT A PROPERTY RECORD-OFFICE   ( A.D. 103. )

SelPap_2.423   LETTER FROM A TRANSPORTER OF GOVERNMENT CORN   ( A.D. 118. )

SelPap_2.424   REVOCATION OF A WILL   ( A.D. 135. )

SelPap_2.425   CONCERNING AN AUCTION OF PRIESTLY OFFICES   ( A.D. 197. )

SelPap_2.426   REPLY TO A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 284. )

SelPap_2.427   LETTER OF A STRATEGOS   ( A.D. 316. )

SelPap_2.428   ABOUT SMUGGLERS OF NATRON   ( Middle of 4th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.429   REPORT OF A FEUD BETWEEN TWO VILLAGES   ( 5th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.430   LETTER TO A BYZANTINE DIOIKETES   ( Late 5th or early 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.431   FROM A DIGNITARY IN CONSTANTINOPLE   ( Middle of 6th cent. A.D. )

SelPap_2.432   LETTER FROM THE ARAB GOVERNOR OF EGYPT   ( A.D. 710. )

SelPap_2.433   LETTER FROM THE ARAB GOVERNOR OF EGYPT   ( A.D. 710. )

SelPap_2.434   LETTER FROM THE ARAB GOVERNOR OF EGYPT   ( A.D. 710. )


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