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251. Papyrus 323

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 323
Title:
Receipt for Camel-Tax (P.Lond. II 323, TM 11705)
Scope & Content:
A receipt acknowledging two payments made at Soknopaiou Nesos by Ecysis, son of Horus, to Satabous and other tax collectors on account of the camel-tax; the amounts paid are 16 drachmas and 4 drachmas with surcharges.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
27 October 160
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete but damaged at the top, along the horizontal and one of the vertical folds; a dark-brown stain is located in the middle of the upper half of the sheet. The text runs along the fibres on one side, with the back blank, and consists of 9 complete lines. Margins are extant, with the right irregular and the blank space at the bottom measuring 105 mm. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

252. Papyrus 324

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 324
Title:
Letter with Census Extracts (P.Lond. II 324, Chrest.Wilck. 208, TM 19984)
Scope & Content:
Copies of extracts of two previous census declarations kept in the record office of a village in the Prosopite nome sent by Anicus to his sister Tamystha; the copies are sent with a letter where Anicus states that he will produce the original documents whenever there may be the need to prove tha...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
24 March 161
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete but damaged by holes throughout, especially along the vertical folding lines. Writing runs along the fibres on either side, the back bearing one line. On the front there is one column of 34 lines, all complete. All margins are extant, with the right and lower minimal. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.

253. Papyrus 325

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 325
Title:
Two Certificates for Five-Day Work (P.Lond. II 324a-b, TM 11706-11707)
Scope & Content:
Two penthemeros-certificates, certificates for the requisite five-day work on the dykes. Upper sheet (Papyrus 325A): Certificate issued to the slave Sotas, of Soknopaiou Nesos, for the five-day work he performed at the canal of Boubasteis. With the signature of Didymus at the end. Dated to 10 A...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
161
Extent:

Two square papyrus sheets, written on one side along the fibres, with the back blank; they are mounted on cardboard in the same glass case.

The upper sheet (Papyrus 325A) is damaged at the left and bottom and has a few holes at the right; it contains 8 lines, a few of which are slightly damaged to the left; the last two are indented.

The lower sheet (Papyrus 325B) is dark-brown; it is complete, although slightly damaged at the right and top. There are a few small holes. The text consists of 8 lines, all complete.

254. Papyrus 326

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 326
Title:
Fragmentary Documents (SB XX 14173, P.Lond. II 326 descr., TM 23688)
Scope & Content:
Two fragmentary texts concerning the notification by two brothers and former ephebes, Valerius and Manius, of the death of two relatives. In the second, written across the breadth of the papyrus, the presidents of the council (prytaneis) notify the archivists.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
161-180
Extent:

Fragment of a light-brown papyrus, bearing writing on one side and containing two texts. Of the first, the beginning of a column, written along the fibres and broken off at the bottom and left, survives; the upper margin measures 65 mm. At c. 40 mm from this column there is another text written across the fibres, of which seven fragmentary lines remain. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

255. Papyrus 327

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 327
Title:
Declaration of Camel (P.Lond. II 324, TM 11708)
Scope & Content:
A declaration headed ‘Soknopaiou (Nesos), camel 1’ addressed to the strategus and royal scribe of the division of Herakleides in the Arsinoite nome from Ecysis, son of Horus, who states that he still owns the camel he had registered in the previous year. With registration dockets at the end.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
28 January 162
Extent:

Light-brown papyrus sheet, slightly damaged along the right edge and torn at the bottom; it is written on one side along the fibres, with the back blank. The text consists of 19 complete lines, some of which indented. Horizontal folds are visible. An ample margin was left to the left. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

256. Papyrus 328

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 328
Title:
Declaration of Camels (P.Lond. II 328, TM 11709)
Scope & Content:
A declaration addressed to the strategus and royal scribe of the division of Herakleides in the Arsinoite nome from by Harpagathes, son of Satabous, of Soknopaiou Nesos. Harpagathes declares that of the two camels and one foal registered in the previous year, one camel was requisitioned by the p...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
29 January 163
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete, with few small holes and minor surface damage. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. The text is complete and consists of one column of 29 lines; all margins are extant. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

257. Papyrus 329

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 329
Title:
Tax Receipt (P.Lond. II 329, TM 11710)
Scope & Content:
A receipt issued to Tesenouphis, priest in Soknopaiou Nesos, who has paid 20 drachmas and surcharges and 8 drachmas and surcharges on account of the tax paid for the admission into the priestly order (eiskritikon) for the temple of Soknopaios and for the Hermaion respectively.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
23 August 164
Extent:

Square-shaped papyrus sheet, complete, written on one side along the fibres; the back is blank. The text consists of 9 lines, all complete. Margins are extant, with no margin to the right and an ample margin to the left (35 mm). A few wormholes of small size are visible. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

258. Papyrus 330

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 330
Title:
Customs-House Receipt (P.Lond. II 330, TM 11711)
Scope & Content:
Receipt issued by Abuthas, collector of the tax for the protection of desert routes and transit for the Prosopite and Letopolite nomes, to Charias, of Dionysias, who has paid thirty-two drachmas drachmas for four camels.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
13 May 164
Extent:

Small, square papyrus sheet, written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. It is complete, although damaged by a few wormholes. The surface is damaged in places. The text is complete and consists of 9 lines; left, upper and lower margins are extant, and no margin was left at the right. Vertical folding lines are visible. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

259. Papyrus 331

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 331
Title:
Contract for the Hire of Performers (P.Lond. II 331, Chrest.Wilck. 495, TM 11712)
Scope & Content:
Satyrus, son of Satyrus, of Soknopaiou Nesos, undertakes to hire Cosmus, chief flute-player, and some musicians and performers for a period of six days. Cosmus will be paid 40 drachmas per day; four donkeys for the commute will also be supplied. With dating clause at the end.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
1 October 165
Extent:

Light-brown papyrus sheet, complete but with some surface damage, especially in the left half; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. There is one column of 21 lines, which occupy slightly more than half of the sheet; margins are extant, with the blank space at the bottom measuring 83 mm. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

260. Papyrus 332

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 332
Title:
Repayment of a Loan (P.Lond. II 332, TM 19985)
Scope & Content:
A receipt from five debtors, Didymus, Tesenouphis, another Tesenouphis, Panephremmis and Pabous, to Serenus alias Claudianus, acknowledging that they have repaid the loan of 1124 drachmas through the bank of Sarapion, in the ‘Treasuries quarter’ (Tameion). Claudianus has no further claims as to ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
10 September 166
Extent:

Light-brown papyrus sheet, complete, slightly damaged at the bottom and upper edges. It bears writing on one side along the fibres, with the back blank. The text is complete and consists of 28 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. Vertical and horizontal folding lines are visible. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

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