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1991. Papyrus 2678

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2678
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Ryl. IV 565, TM 2421)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a letter to Zenon from Deinon, who has heard of Zenon’s relapse and wishes him a speedy recovery. A papyrus at the John Rylands Library in Manchester, inventoried as Gr. 565, preserves the rest of the letter.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
1 January 249 BC
Extent:

Left-hand portion of a light-brown papyrus sheet, the right-hand portion of which is at the John Rylands Library in Manchester, inventoried as Gr. 565; the front bears the beginnings of 8 lines written across the fibres, with generous upper, left and lower margins; a sheet-join runs at 22-23 mm from the top. 4 lines running along the fibres are visible on the back, apparently offsets. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

1992. Papyrus 2679

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2679
Title:
Private Letter from Python to Zenon Concerning the Granting of a Loan (P.Lond. VII 1944, TM 1509)
Scope & Content:
Letter from Python, director of the tax office at Athribis, to Zenon, to inform him that he has paid to his agent Theodorus the requested 1000 drachmae for the purchase of donkeys. The back contains a short summary of the letter with the date of reception and, in larger letters, the name of the a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
before 6 May 257 BCE
Extent:
Joining fragments of a light-brown papyrus sheet; the one containing the ends of the line was acquired later. Written on both sides with the text running across the fibres on the recto and along the fibres on the verso; well-preserved apart from a few holes, the largest of which is at the joint of the fragments and affects the first three lines. Mounted in a glass case.

1993. Papyrus 2680

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2680
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1997, TM 1559)
Scope & Content:
Fragmentary letter from Spondates to Zenon reporting on various business matters. The sycamore wood has been cut, and a man has been dispatched escorting the gooseherd who had taken five coots from him, three of which should still be demanded; some goods have been dispatched, and the order that w...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
February 250 BC
Extent:
Right-hand portion of a light-brown papyrus, the left-hand part of which is in Cairo, Egyptian Museum, inventoried as CG 59510; imperfect on the right and lacking the lower right corner; with some holes throughout; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 7 lines written across the fibres; upper and lower margins survive. The back bears the end of one word written along the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front. Some traces of ink are also visible at the bottom. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

1994. Papyrus 2681

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2681
Title:
Letter of Introduction from Hierocles to Zeno (P.Lond. VII 1945, TM 2386)
Scope & Content:
Personal letter in which Hierocles introduces Apollodorus to Zeno. Apollodorus is sailing to Herakleopolis, and Hierocles asks Zeno to make further introductions and to assist him in the purchase of some cloaks and tunics. The back bears the address ‘Hierocles concerning Apollodorus to Nikanor...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
Before 6 May 257 BCE
Extent:

Fragment of a papyrus sheet, broken at the right-hand side of recto, with writing on both sides, mounted in glass. A larger fragment of the sheet, containing much of the missing right-hand side of the column, is preserved in Cairo under the inventory JdE 48980.

1995. Papyrus 2682

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2682
Title:
Letter of Introduction from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1946, TM 2380)
Scope & Content:
Letter to Nicanor from Hierocles introducing the bearer of the letter, Apollodorus, who is sailing to Herakleopolis. Hierocles asks Nicanor to make further introductions and offer any assistance that may be needed. The address on the back reads ‘to Zenon’, as it was accidentally swapped with that...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 6 May 257 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, broken off to the right; P. Zaki Aly 15b is another small fragment of the same papyrus; written on both sides. On the front, there are 9 lines running across the fibres, with lines 1-8 being imperfect at the end; upper, lower and left margins are extant. A sheet-join runs horizontally along the lower edge. On the back, there are two words written along the fibres, upside down in relation to the text on the front, one in the left-hand edge and one in the middle. Horizontal folds are still visible. Fragments of the original seal survive. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

1996. Papyrus 2683

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2683
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1936, TM 2381)
Scope & Content:
Letter to Zenon from Nikon, agent in the Memphite nome of Apollonios, minister of finances (dioiketes), reporting on the registration of some persons with the collectors of the salt-tax. Part of the address is on the back; PSI V 493 preserves the rest of the letter with the docket, including date...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
1 April 257 BC
Extent:
Right-hand portion of a papyrus slip another portion of which is in Florence, published as PSI V 493; medium-brown, with some damage along horizontal folds; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are the ends of 3 lines written across the fibres; upper, lower and right margins are extant. On the back, there is the end of one word running along the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

1997. Papyrus 2684

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2684
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Cair.Zen. I 59076, P.Lond. VII 1947, TM 731)
Scope & Content:
Letter of Toubias, head of the Toubiad family, to Apollonius, finance minister of Egypt, informing him about the gifts he has dispatched, a eunuch and four boy slaves, aged from 7 to 10, two of whom are uncircumsided. The descriptions are appended. P.Cair.Zen. I 59076 preserves the rest of the le...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
13 May 257 BC
Extent:
Right-hand portion of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, the right hand portion of which is a papyrus now in Cairo (Egyptian Museum CG 59076); well preserved, with some holes in the upper part; written on one side, with the back blank. On the front, there are the ends of 7 lines written across the fibres, under which are two short columns of 6 and 7 lines respectively. Upper, right and lower margins are minimal. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

1998. Papyrus 2685

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2685
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2161, TM 1721)
Scope & Content:
Account of small quantities of grain advanced to various individuals, some of which were to be repaid at par and others with interest. Similar to P.Mich.Zen. 119.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus in poor condition, broken off on the left and right, shredded at the top and perhaps complete at the bottom; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 7 fragmentary lines written along the fibres. The back bears portions of two columns written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front and traces of two washed-out lines. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

1999. Papyrus 2686

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2686
Title:
Fragments of Documents (P.Lond. VII 1990, TM 1552)
Scope & Content:
Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. VII 1990, TM 1552): Portion of a business letter from Apollonius, finance minister (dioiketes), to Zenon; with docket and address on the back, and same date as P.Mich.Zen. 48. Other papyri (B-C): Fragments of documents, of which little remains. Unpublished.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:

Three papyrus fragments that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.

Upper papyrus (A): Light-brown papyrus fragment, broken off on the right and damaged along the left edge; written on both sides. On the front, there remain the beginnings of 4 lines running across the fibres; upper and lower margins are generous. On the back, there are 2 lines written along the fibres upside down in relation to the text on the front and, after some blank space, the beginning of a word.

Second papyrus (B): Bottom left corner of a medium-brown papyrus sheet; with writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there survive the beginnings of 3 lines running across the fibres, with lower and left margins.

Lower papyrus (C): Medium brown papyrus fragment, written on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there is one line and traces of another line, running across the fibres.

2000. Papyrus 2688

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2688
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1984, TM 1546)
Scope & Content:
Fragmentary letter from the police officials (phylakitai); details are lost. The docket with date of receipt (possibly 6 July 252 BC) and summary is on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 252 BC
Extent:
Light-brown papyrus sheet in poor condition, broken off on the left and right, complete at the top and imperfect at the bottom; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are portions of 9 lines written along the fibres. The back bears 1 fragmentary line written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

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