CCLXXXIX (F XVI, 6)
TO TIRO (AT PATRAE)
ACTIUM, 7 NOVEMBER
Tullius and his son, Quintus and his son, send
warm greetings to Tiro. I write this letter, the
third I have written to you the same day, rather
in maintenance of my rule, having found some one
to whom to give it, than because I have anything
to say. The upshot is this: let your attention to
yourself be as great as your affection for me. To
your innumerable services to me add this, which
will be more acceptable to me than them all. When
you have taken, as I hope, full account of your
health, then see about your voyage also. Send a
letter to me by everyone who is going to Italy,
and I will not pass over anyone going to Patrae.
Take care, good care of yourself, dear Tiro. Since
you missed the chance of sailing with me, there is
no reason for your being in a hurry or taking
thought for anything except getting well. Good-bye
! good-bye ! Actium, 7
November (evening).
ACTIUM, 7 NOVEMBER
