1It is reasonable, my dearest Secundus, that that water which flows through the city of Amastris should be covered over, if, while uncovered, it is harmful to health. 1That money may not be lacking for this work, I am sure you will see to with your usual diligence.
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Pliny · Epistulae X
Pliny, Letter 10.99
Trajan approves covering the sewer
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