1For now, indeed, you did right to furnish my freedman Maximus with soldiers as he set out to procure grain. 1For he too was performing a special duty. 1When he has returned to his former employment, two soldiers given by you will be enough for him, and as many from my procurator Virdius Gemellinus, whom he assists.
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Pliny · Epistulae X
Pliny, Letter 10.28
Trajan on Maximus' escort
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