1. Papyrus 144
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 144
- Title:
- Letter from Alexander to Athenodorus (P.Lond. II 144, TM 28005)
- Scope & Content:
- A letter from Alexander to his master Athenodorus complaining that he has had no food for two days and could not dine with unspecified nomarchs. He requests provisions and not to be left uncared for.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2nd century-3rd century
- Extent:
- Fragment of a papyrus sheet broken off at the bottom, but with left, right, and top margins preserved, the side ones being minimal, the upper one measuring approximately 27 mm; written on one side along the fibres. 15 complete lines of text are preserved and traces of an additional line are visible. The papyrus was folded before the ink was dry, and the writing is consequently blotted. Mounted on cardboard in a glass case.
