1. Papyrus 697
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 697
- Title:
- Private Letter (P.Grenf. II 38, P.Lond. III 697, TM 43916)
- Scope & Content:
- Letter from Pasion to his father Nicon, with a request to buy writing materials, such as papyrus rolls, pens, ink. Instructions for the payment and a purchase of barley follow. On the back there is the address and remains of accounts in a different hand.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2 April 80 BC
- Extent:
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Papyrus sheet, almost complete, but damaged by insect holes throughout; some minor surface damage is also visible. Writing runs on both sides. The text on the front is one column of 22 lines written along the fibres; the margins are preserved. On the back there are … The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
