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2591. Papyrus 349

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 349
Title:
List of Monthly Payments (P.Lond. II 349, TM 11730)
Scope & Content:
A list enumerating the monthly payments made to the collectors of money taxes (praktores argyrikon) in Soknopaiou Nesos by Apynchis, son of Apynchis, from November 211 to June 212. The payments range from 8 to 14 drachmas.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
24 June 212
Extent:

Complete papyrus sheet, with a few small holes especially along the vertical folds. Writing is on one side along the fibres, with the back blank. The text consists of two columns, the first with 15 lines, lacking the beginning due to abrasion, and the second with 4 lines. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

2592. Papyrus 350

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 350
Title:
Application for Lease of Land (P.Lond. II 350, Chrest.Wilck. 353, TM 11731)
Scope & Content:
An application addressed to Monimus Gemellus, royal scribe of the division of Herakleides, from five men of Soknopaiou Nesos, Stotoetis, Panephremmis, Horus, Pacysis, and Amunis, for leasing 150 aruras of shore-land. The lease is for one year and the rent is of two drachmas per arura. With subsc...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
27 October 212
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete but damaged at the bottom and along the vertical folds. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. The text is complete and consists of one wide column of 20 lines. Left, upper and lower margins are extant, with the blank space at the bottom measuring 50 mm; no margin was left at the right. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

2593. Papyrus 351

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 351
Title:
Acknowledgment of Grain Received (P.Lond. II 351, TM 11732)
Scope & Content:
A receipt issued by Aurelius Harpalus and the other grain collectors (sitologi) of Neilopolis through their secretary acknowledging the three artabas of wheat they received in the granary of Neilopolis for a certain Patisis.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
3 July 218
Extent:

Square-shaped, light-brown papyrus sheet, fully preserved, written on one side across the fibres, with the back blank. The text is complete, and the surface is slightly abraded in the lower portion of the sheet. All margins are extant, with the blank space at the bottom measuring 32 mm and the right margin being irregular and minimal. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

2594. 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.

2595. 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.

2596. 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.

2597. 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.

2598. 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.

2599. 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.

2600. 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.

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