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631. Papyrus 352

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 352
Title:
Receipt for Overseer-Tax (P.Lond. II 352, TM 11733)
Scope & Content:
A receipt acknowledging that Canis, priest of Soknopaiou Nesos, has made payments ranging from 100 to 200 drachmas on different days on account of the tax for the maintenance of a superintendent (epistatikon) of the temple.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
6 November 220
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete, although slightly damaged in the left portion and along some of the vertical folds. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, with the back being blank. The text, consisting of 8 lines, is complete and occupies only the upper part of the sheet. All margins are extant, with the blank space at the bottom measuring 130-140 mm. The right margin is irregular. In the right edge, traces of ink are visible. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

632. Papyrus 353

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 353
Title:
Letter Accompanying a List of Priest (P.Lond. II 353, C.Pap.Gr. Clergé II 112, TM 11734)
Scope & Content:
Letter addressed to the royal scribe of the meris of Herakleides from various priests of Soknopaiou Nesos, stating that they have submitted the list of priests and the inventory of the goods of the temple for the current year. With dating clause at the end.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
23 August 221
Extent:

Fragment of a light-brown papyrus sheet, broken off to the left and damaged by holes and abrasion; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. Parts of 14 lines remain, all lacking the beginning; upper, right and lower margins partly survive.

633. Papyrus 354

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 354
Title:
Petition to the Prefect (P.Lond. II 354, TM 11735)
Scope & Content:
A petition addressed to the prefect of Egypt Gaius Turranius by Satabous and his son, who complain about some wrong done by two brothers, both named Opis. The petitioners had been thrown in prison after trials, and now ask the prefect to instruct the strategus so that they may be released.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
7-4 BC
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, darkened in places; almost complete, but lacking part of the left edge and damaged to the right; the surface is abraded in places, especially on the sides. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. The text occupies slightly more than half of the sheet, and consists of 28 lines, some of which are damaged at the beginning and end. Margins are extant, with no margin having been left to the right; the blank space at the bottom measures 145 mm. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

634. Papyrus 355

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 355
Title:
Judicial Sentence (P.Lond. II 355, TM 11736)
Scope & Content:
Ruling of Seppius Rufus, whereby Satabous is sentenced to pay a sum of 500 drachmas on account of his purchasing some empty and ownerless plots from Chaeremon. Satabous had been accused by Nestnephis.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
16
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, mutilated to the left, with insect holes throughout; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. The text occupies the upper half of the sheet and consists of one column of 13 lines lacking the beginnings. Upper, lower and right margins are extant, the right being minimal; the blank space at the bottom measures 130-135 mm. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

635. Papyrus 356

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 356
Title:
Private Letter Concerning a Delivery of Medical Products (P.Lond. II 356, TM 25625)
Scope & Content:
A private letter concerning a medical prescription and its delivery to Alexandria, warning the recipient not to send any foul products. With address on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
1st century
Extent:

A light-brown papyrus sheet, fully preserved, with writing on both sides along the fibres, the back only having one line; housed in one glass case.

636. Papyrus 357

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 357
Title:
Petition to the Strategus (P.Lond. II 357, CPR XV 10a, TM 11737)
Scope & Content:
Petition addressed to the strategus Dionysodorus from Satabous, son of Herieus, concerning the repayment of a loan of 325 silver drachmas, which he had lent to Harpagathes, son of Panephremmis. Not only did Harpagathes not pay it back, but he also tried to remove his temple revenues, which he ha...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
August 14
Extent:

Papyrus fragment, broken off at the bottom and damaged by insect holes throughout; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. There are portions of 16 lines; the upper margin survives. A sheet-join runs across the fibres in the middle. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

637. Papyrus 358

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 358
Title:
Petition on Extortion (P.Lond. II 358, Chrest.Mitt. 52, TM 11738)
Scope & Content:
A petition addressed to Demetrius alias Harpocration, strategus of two divisions in the Arsinoite nome, by Stotoetis, son of Stotoetis, of Soknopaiou Nesos, concerning an act of extortion perpetrated by Sotas and his son Ammonius. Stotoetis was forced to hand over the documentation concerning a ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
150-154
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete, with small holes and little surface damage in places; writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. The text is complete and consists of one broad column of 21 lines; all margins are extant, with no margin to the right. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

638. Papyrus 359

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 359
Title:
Official Document (P.Lond. II 359, TM 28031)
Scope & Content:
Report on a case concerning the collection of temple revenues, including: the request that a check should be made and the surplus of revenues should be confiscated; the ruling of Justus ordering the confiscation and a fine of 200 drachmas for the prosecutor; confirmation of payment by the prosec...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
mid 2nd century
Extent:

Fragment of a papyrus roll, broken off at the bottom and lacking the right margin and part of the left margin; with few small insect holes and minor surface damage in the preserved portion. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, with the back being blank. Parts of 15 lines from the top of a column survive. The upper margin is extant; a sheet-join runs across the fibres in the middle, at c. 100 mm from the left-hand edge. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

639. Papyrus 360

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 360
Title:
Receipt for Partial Repayment of a Loan (P.Lond. II 360, TM 11739)
Scope & Content:
End of a receipt acknowledging that Stotoetis’ sisters have paid part of the 840 drachmas that their mother Segathis owed him. Stotoetis, in return, renounces part of the claims on a slave-woman, Taorsenouphis, whom his mother had purchased and mortgaged as security.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
Late 1st century-2nd century
Extent:

Lower part of a papyrus sheet, lacking the beginning and damaged at the top. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back bearing no text. The foot of a column is preserved, with the first lines preserved being mutilated. The surface is abraded in places. Left, bottom and right margins are preserved, with the right being minimal. The blank space at the bottom measures 78-92 mm. A sheet-join running across the fibres along the height of the sheet is visible at the right. A few wormholes damaged the preserved portion without affecting the text. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

640. Papyrus 361

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 361
Title:
Petition to Withdraw a Lease (P.Lond. II 361 ro., TM 25626), and Legal Document (P.Lond. II 361 vo. descr., TM 11740)
Scope & Content:
Recto (TM 25626): Late first-century petition addressed to the strategus of the meris of Herakleides in the Arsinoite nome from a resident of the meris of Polemon, who requests that a contract for a lease of an oliveyard be cancelled. The lease had been undertaken by his late parent, and the pet...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
75-115
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, broken off at the top and sides, and with minor damage throughout; written on both sides. The front bears 17 lines (with a supralinear addition) running parallel with the fibres and lacking beginnings and few letters at the end. The lower margin measures 80 mm. On the back there are 27 lines, lacking beginnings and ends and running against the fibres. Part of the upper and the lower margins survive. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

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