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Book I.

Containing Forty-Six Letters Written by Cassiodorus in the Name of Theodoric.

1. To Emperor Anastasius. Persuasives to peace

2. " Theon. Manufacture of purple dye

3. " Cassiodorus, father of the author. His praises

4. " Senate. Great deeds of ancestors of Cassiodorus

5. " Florianus. End of litigation

6. " Agapitus. Mosaics for Ravenna

7. " Felix. Inheritance of Plutianus

8. " Amabilis. Prodigality of Neotherius

9. " Bishop Eustorgius. Offences of Ecclesiastics

10. " Boetius. Frauds of moneyers

11. " Servatus. Violence of Breones

12. " Eugenius. Appointment as Magister Officium

13. " Senate. On the same

14. " Faustus. Collection of 'Tertiae'

15. " Festus. Interests of the absent

16. " Julianus. Remission of taxes

17. " Gothic and Roman Inhabitants of Dertona. Fortification of Camp

18. " Domitianus and Wilias. Statute of Limitations, &c.

19. " Saturninus and Verbusius. Rights of the Fiscus

20. " Albinus and Albienus. Circus quarrels

21. " Maximian and Andreas. Embellishment of Rome

22. " Marcellus. His promotion to rank of Advocatus Fisci

23. " Coelianus and Agapitus. Litigation between Senators

24. " all the Goths. Call to arms

25. " Sabinianus. Repair of the walls of Rome

26. " Faustus. Immunity of certain Church property

27. " Speciosus. Circus quarrels

28. " Goths and Romans. Building of walls of Rome

29. " the Lucristani on River Sontius. Postal Service

30. " Senate. Injury to public peace from Circus rivalries

31. " the Roman People. Same subject

32. " Agapitus. Same subject

33. " Agapitus. Arrangements for Pantomime

34. " Faustus. Exportation of corn

35. " Faustus Unreasonable delays in transmission of corn

36. " Theriolus. Guardianship of sons of Benedictus

37. " Crispianus. Justifiable homicide

38. " Baion. Hilarius to have possession of his property

39. " Festus. Nephews of Filagrius to be detained in Rome

40. " Assuin (or Assius). Inhabitants of Salona to be drilled

41. " Agapitus. Enquiries into character of younger Faustus

42. " Artemidorus. Appointment as Praefect of the City

43. " Senate. Promotion of Artemidorus

44. " the People of Rome. Same subject

45. " Boetius. Water-clock and sundial for Burgundian King

46. " Gundibad. Same subject

Book II.

Containing Forty-One Letters Written by Cassiodorus in the Name of Theodoric.

1. To Emperor Anastasius. Consulship of Felix

2. " Felix. Same subject

3. " Senate. Same subject

4. " Ecdicius (or Benedictus). Collection of Siliquaticum

5. " Faustus. Soldiers' arrears

6. " Agapitus. Embassy to Constantinople

7. " Sura (or Suna). Embellishment of City

8. " Bishop Severus. Compensation for damage by troops

9. " Faustus. Allowance to retired charioteer

10. " Speciosus. Abduction of Agapita

11. " Provinus (Probinus?). Gift unduly obtained from Agapita

12. " the Count of the Siliquatarii, and the Harbour Master (of Portus?). Prohibition of export of lard

13. " Fruinarith. Dishonest conduct of Venantius

14. " Symmachus. Romulus the parricide

15. " Venantius. Appointment as Comes Domesticorum

16. " Senate. Same subject. Panegyric on Liberius, father of Venantius

17.
" Possessors, Defensors, and Curials of Tridentum (Trient).
Immunity from Tertiae enjoyed by lands granted by the King

18. " Bishop Gudila. Ecclesiastics as Curiales

19.
" Goths and Romans, and Keepers of Harbours and Mountain Fortresses.
Domestic treachery and murder

20. " Uniligis (or Wiligis). Order for provision ships

21. " Joannes. Drainage-concession too timidly acted upon

22. " Festus. Ecdicius to be buried by his sons

23. " Ampelius, Despotius, and Theodulus. Protection for owners of potteries

24. " Senate. Arrears of taxation due from Senators

25. " Senate. An Edict. Evasion of taxes by the rich

26. " Faustus. Regulations for corn-traffic

27. " Jews living in Genoa. Rebuilding of Synagogue

28. " Stephanus. Honours bestowed on retirement

29. " Adila. Protection to dependents of the Church

30. " Faustus. Privileges granted to Church of Milan

31. " the Dromonarii [Rowers in Express-boats]. State Galleys on the Po

32. " Senate. Drainage of marshes of Decennonium

33. " Decius. Same subject

34. " Artemidorus. Embezzlement of City building funds

35. " Tancila. Theft of statue at Como

36. Edict. Same subject

37. To Faustus. Largesse to citizens of Spoleto

38. " To Faustus. Immunity from taxation

39. " Aloisius. Hot springs of Aponum

40. " Boetius. Harper for King of the Franks

41. " Luduin [Clovis]. Victories over the Alamanni

Book III.

Containing Fifty-Three Letters Written by Cassiodorus in the Name of Theodoric.

1. To Alaric. Dissuades from war with the Franks

2. " Gundibad. Dissuades from war

3. " the Kings of the Heruli, Warni (Guarni), and Thuringians.Attempt to form a Teutonic coalition

4. " Luduin (Ludwig, or Clovis). To desist from war on Alaric.

5. " Importunus. Promotion to the Patriciate

6. " Senate. Same subject

7. " Januarius. Reproof for alleged extortion

8. " Venantius. Remissness in collection of public revenue

9. " Possessores, Defensores, and Curiales of Aestunae.Marbles for Ravenna

10. " Festus. Same subject

11. " Argolicus. Appointment to Praefecture of the City

12. " Senate. Same subject

13. " Sunhivad. Appointment as Governor of Samnium

14. " Bishop Aurigenes. Accusations against servants of a Bishop

15. " Theodahad. Disposal of contumacious person

16. " Gemellus. Appointment as Governor of Gaulish Provinces

17. " Gaulish Provincials. Proclamation

18. " Gemellus. Re-patriation of Magnus

19. " Daniel. Supply of marble sarcophagi

20. " Grimoda and Ferrocinctus. Oppression of Castorius by Faustus

21. " Faustus. Disgrace and temporary exile

22. " Artemidorus. Invitation to King's presence

23. " Colossaeus. Appointment as Governor of Pannonia

24. " Barbarians and Romans settled in Pannonia. Same subject

25. " Simeon. Tax-collecting and iron-mining in Dalmatia

26. " Osun. Simeon's journey to Dalmatia

27. " Joannes. Protection against Praetorian Praefect

28. " Cassiodorus (Senior). Invitation to Court

29. " Argolicus. Repair of granaries in Rome

30. " Argolicus. Repair of Cloacae in Rome

31. " Senate. Conservation of aqueducts and temples in Rome

32. " Gemellus. Remission of taxes to citizens of Arles

33. " Argolicus. Promotion of Armentarius and Superbus

34. " Inhabitants of Massilia. Appointment of Governor

35. " Romulus. Gifts not to be revoked

36. " Arigern. Complaints against Venantius

37. " Bishop Peter. Alleged injustice

38. " Wandil [Vuandil]. Gothic troops not to molest citizens

39. " Felix. Largesse to charioteers of Milan

40. " Provincials settled in Gaul. Exemption from taxation

41. " Gemellus. Corn for garrisons on the Durance

42. " Provincials in Gaul. Exemption from military contributions

43. " Unigis. Fugitive slaves to be restored to owners

44. " Landowners (Possessores) of Arles. Repair of walls, &c.

45. " Arigern. Dispute between Roman Church and Samaritans

46. " Adeodatus. Further charges against Venantius

47. " Faustus. Banishment of Jovinus to Vulcanian Islands

48. " Goths and Romans living near Fort Verruca. Fortification

49. " Possessores, Defensores, and Curiales of Catana.Repair of walls

50. " Provincials of Noricum.Alamanni and Noricans to exchange cattle

51. " Faustus. Stipend of charioteer. Description of Circus

52. " Consularis. Roman land surveying

53. " Apronianus. Water-finders

Book IV.

Containing Fifty-One Letters Written by Cassiodorus in the Name of Theodoric.

1. To King of the Thuringians. Marriage with Theodoric's niece

2. " King of the Heruli. Adoption as son

3. " Senarius. Appointment as Comes Patrimonii

4. " Senate. Same subject

5. " Amabilis. Supply of provisions to Gaulish Provinces

6. " Symmachus. Sons of Valerian to be detained in Rome

7. " Senarius. Losses by shipwreck to be refunded

8. " Possessores and Curiales of Forum Livii (Forli). Transport of timber to Alsuanum

9. " Osuin. 'Tuitio regii nominis'

10. " Joannes. Repression of lawless custom of Pignoratio

11. " Senarius. Dispute between Possessores and Curiales

12. " Marabad and Gemellus. Complaint of Archotamia

13. " Senarius. Supplies for Colossaeus and suite

14. " Gesila. Evasion of land-tax by Goths

15. " Benenatus. New rowers, and their qualifications

16. " Senate. Arigern entrusted with charge of City of Rome

17. " Ida. Church possessions to be restored

18. " Annas. Enquiry concerning a priestly Ghoul

19. " Gemellus. Corn, wine, and oil to be exempt from the Siliquaticum

20. " Geberich. Church land to be restored

21. " Gemellus. Promptness and integrity required

22. " Argolicus. }

23. " Arigern. } Accusation of magic against Roman Senators

24. " Elpidius. Architectural restoration at Spoleto

25. " Argolicus. Petrus to become Senator

26. " Citizens of Marseilles. Remission of taxes

27. " Tezutzat. }

28. " Duda. } Petrus assaulted by his Defensor

29. " Argolicus. Official tardiness rebuked

30. " Albinus. Erection of workshops near Roman Forum

31. " Aemilianus. Aqueduct to be promptly finished

32. " Duda. Crown rights to be asserted with moderation

33. " Jews of Genoa. Their privileges confirmed

34. " Duda. Reclamation of buried treasure

35. " Representatives (Actores) of Albinus. Extravagant minor

36. " Faustus. Remission of taxes for Provincials

37. " Theodagunda. To do justice to Renatus

38. " Faustus. Taxes to be reduced

39. " Theodahad. His encroachments

40. " Representatives (Actores) of Probinus. The affair of Agapita

41. " Joannes. Unjust judgment reversed

42. " Argolicus. Property to be restored to sons of Volusian

43. " Senate. Punishment of incendiaries of Jewish Synagogue

44. " Antonius. To do justice to Stephanus

45.
" Comites, Defensores, and Curiales of Ticinum (Pavia).
Heruli to be forwarded on their way to Ravenna

46. " Marabad. Case of Liberius' wife to be reheard

47. " Gudisal. Abuses of the Cursus Publicus

48. " Eusebius. His honourable retirement

49.
" Provincials and the Long-haired Men, the Defensores and Curiales residing in Suavia.
Appointment of Governor, &c.

50. " Faustus. Campanian taxes remitted. Eruption of Vesuvius

51. " Symmachus. Restoration of Theatre of Pompey

Book V.

Containing Forty-Four Letters Written by Cassiodorus in the Name of Theodoric.

1. To King of the Vandals. Thanking for presents

2. " the Haesti. Their present of amber

3. " Honoratus. }

4. " Senate. } Promotion to Quaestorship, &c.

5. " Mannila. Abuses of the Cursus Publicus

6. " Stabularius. }

7. " Joannes. } Default in payments to Treasury

8. " Anastasius. Transport of marbles to Ravenna

9. " Possessores of Feltria. New city to be built

10. " Veranus. }

11. " the Gepidae. } Payment on march to Gaul

12. " Theodahad. His avarice and injustice

13. " Eutropius and Acretius. Commissariat

14. " Severi(a)nus. Financial abuses in Suavia

15. " Possessores in Suavia. Same subject

16. " Abundantius. Formation of navy

17. " Abundantius. Same subject

18. " Uvilias [Willias?]. }

19. " Gudinand. } Same subject

20. " Avilf. }

21. " Capuanus. }

22. " Senate. } Appointment as Rector Decuriarum

23. " Abundantius. Archery drill

24. " Epiphanius. Property of intestate claimed for the State

25. " Bacauda. Appointment as Tribunus Voluptatum

26. " Goths settled in Picenum and Samnium. Summons to the royal presence

27. " Guduim. The same

28. " Carinus. Invitation to Court

29. " Neudes. Blind Gothic warrior enslaved

30. " Gudui[m]. Servile tasks imposed on free Goths

31. " Decoratus. Arrears of Siliquaticum to be enforced

32. " Brandila. Assault of his wife on Regina

33. " Wilitanch. Adulterous connection between Brandila and Regina

34. " Abundantius. Frontosus compared to chameleon

35. " Luvirit and Ampelius. Punishment of fraudulent shipowners

36. " Starcedius. Honourable discharge

37. " Jews of Milan. Rights of Synagogue not to be invaded

38. " all Cultivators. Shrubs obstructing aqueduct of Ravenna

39. " Ampelius and Liveria. Abuses in administration of Spanish government

40. " Cyprian. }

41. " Senate. } Promotion to the Comitiva Sacrarum Largitionum

42. " Maximus. Rewards to performers in Amphitheatre

43. " Transmund [Thrasamund]. Complains of protection given to Gesalic

44. " Transmund [Thrasamund]. Reconciliation

Book VI.

Containing Twenty-Five Formulae.

1. Of the Consulship

2. " " Patriciate

3. " " Praetorian Praefecture

4. " " Praefecture of the City

5. " " Quaestorship

6. " " Magisterial Dignity, and its Excellency (Magistratus Officiorum)

7. " " Office of Comes Sacrarum Largitionum.

8. " " Office of Comes Privatarum, and its Excellency

9. " " Office of Count of the Patrimony, and its Excellency

10. For Promotion as Proceres per Codicillos Vacantes

11.
Conferring the Rank of an Illustris and Title of Comes Domesticorum, without
Office

12. Bestowal of Countship of First Order, without Office

13.
Bestowing the Honorary Rank of Master of the Bureau and Count of the First Order
on an Officer of the Courts in Active Service

14. Bestowing Rank as a Senator

15. Of the Vicarius of the City of Rome

16. " " Notaries

17. " " Referendarii

18. " " Praefectus Annonae, and his Excellency

19. " " Count of the Chief Physicians

20. " " Office of a Consular, and its Excellency

21. " " Governor (Rector) of a Province

22. " " Count of the City of Syracuse

23. " " Count of Naples

24. To the Gentlemen-Farmers and Common Councilmen of the City of Naples

25. 'De Comitiva Principis Militum'(?)

Book VII.

Containing Forty-Seven Formulae.

1. Of the Count of a Province

2. Of a Praeses

3. Of Count of the Goths in the Several Provinces

4. Of the Duke of Raetia

5. Of the Palace Architect

6. Of the Count of the Aqueducts

7. Of the Praefect of the Watch of City of Rome

8. Of the Praefect of the Watch of City of Ravenna

9. Of the Count of Portus

10. Of the Tribunus Voluptatum

11. Of the Defensor of any City

12. Of the Curator of a City

13. Of the Count of Rome

14. Of the Count of Ravenna

15. Addressed to the Praefect of the City on Appointment of an Architect

16. Of the Count of the Islands of Curritana and Celsina

17. Concerning the President of the Lime-kilns

18. Concerning Armourers

19. To the Praetorian Praefect concerning Armourers

20. }

21. } Relating to Collection of Bina and Terna

22. Exhortation addressed to two Scriniarii

23. Of the Vicarius of Portus

24. Of the Princeps of Dalmatia

25. Recommending the Principes to the Comes

26. Of the Countship of Second Rank in divers Cities

27. Addressed to the Dignified Cultivators and Curiales

28. Announcing Appointment of a Comes to the Chief of his Staff

29. Concerning the Guard at the Gates of a City

30. Of the Tribunate in the Provinces

31. Of the Princeps of the City of Rome

32. Of the Master of the Mint

33. Respecting the Ambassadors of Various Nations

34. Of Summons to the King's Court (unsolicited)

35. Of Summons to the Court (solicited)

36. Granting temporary Leave of Absence

37. Conferring the Rank of a Spectabilis

38. Conferring the Rank of a Clarissimus

39. Bestowing 'Police Protection'

40. For the Confirmation of Marriage and the Legitimation of Offspring

41. Conferring the Rights of Full Age

42. Edict to Quaestor, ordering Person who asks for Protection of Sajo to give Bail

43. Approving the Appointment of a Clerk in Record-Office

44. Grant of Public Property on Condition of Improvement

45. Remission of Taxes where Taxpayer has only one House, too heavily assessed

46. Legitimating Marriage with a First Cousin

47. To Praetorian Praefect, directing Sale of the Property of a Curialis

Book VIII.

Containing Thirty-Three Letters, All Written in the Name of Athalaric the King, Except the Eleventh, Which Is Written in the Name of Tulum.

1. To the Emperor Justin. Announcement of Athalaric's accession

2. " the Senate. Same subject

3. " the Roman People. Same subject

4. " the Romans settled in Italy and the Dalmatias. Same subject

5. " the Goths settled in Italy. Same subject

6. " Liberius, Governor of Gaul.Same subject

7. " the Provincials settled in Gaul. Same subject

8. " Bishop Victorinus. Same subject

9. " Tulum. Raised to the Patriciate. His praises

10. " Senate. Same subject

11. Tulum's Address to Senate. Elevation to the Patriciate

12. To Arator. Promotion to Count of the Domestics

13. " Ambrosius. Appointment to Quaestorship

14. " Senate. Same subject

15. " Senate. Election of Pope Felix III (or IV)

16. " Opilio. Appointment as Count of the Sacred Largesses

17. " Senate. Same subject

18. " Felix. Promotion to Quaestorship

19. " Senate. Same subject

20. " Albienus. Appointment as Praetorian Praefect

21. " Cyprian. }

22. " Senate. } Elevation to the Patriciate

23. " Bergantinus. Gifts to Theodahad

24. " Clergy of the Roman Church. Ecclesiastical immunities

25. " Joannes. Confirmation of Tulum's gift of property

26. " Inhabitants of Reate and Nursia. To obey their Prior

27. " Dumerit and Florentinus. To suppress robbery at Faventia

28. " Cunigast. Enforced slavery of Possessores (or Coloni?)

29. " the Dignified Cultivators and Curials of Parma. Necessity for sanitary measures

30. " Genesius. Same subject

31. " Severus. Dissuasions from a country life, and praises of Bruttii

32. " Severus. Fountain of Arethusa

33. " Severus. Feast of St. Cyprian

Book IX.

Containing Twenty-Five Letters, Written in the Name of Athalaric the King.

1. To Hilderic. Murder of Amalafrida

2. Edict. Oppression of the Curiales

3. To Bergantinus. Gold-mining in Italy

4. " Abundantius. Curiales to become Possessores

5. " certain Bishops and Functionaries. Forestalling and regrating prohibited

6. " a certain Primiscrinius. Leave to visit Baiae

7. " Reparatus. Appointment to Praefecture of City

8. " Osuin (or Osum). Promotion to Governorship of Dalmatia and Savia

9. " Goths and Romans in Dalmatia and Savia. Same subject

10. " Provincials of Syracuse. Remission of Augmentum

11. " Gildias. }

12. " Victor and Witigisclus (or Wigisicla). } Oppression by King's officers rebuked

13. " Willias. Increase of emoluments of Domestici

14. " Gildias. Charge of oppression

15. " Pope John II. Against Simony at Papal elections

16. " Salvantius. Same subject

17. " Salvantius. Release of two Roman citizens

18. Edict. Offences against Civilitas

19. To Senate. Promulgation of Edict

20. " Judges of Provinces. Same subject

21. " Senate. Increase of Grammarians' salaries

22. " Paulinus. Appointment as Consul

23. " Senate. Same subject

24. " Senator [Cassiodorus himself]. Appointment as Praetorian Praefect, &c.

25.
" Senate. Eulogy of Cassiodorus on his appointment. His Gothic History.
His official career. His military services. His religious character -413

Book X.

Containing Thirty-Five Letters Written by Cassiodorus:

Four in the Name of Queen Amalasuentha; Twenty-Two in That of King Theodahad; Four in That of His Wife Gudelina; Five in That of King Witigis.

1. Queen Amalasuentha to Emperor Justinian. Association of Theodahad in the Sovereignty

2. King Theodahad to Emperor Justinian. Same subject

3. Amalasuentha to Senate. Same. Praises of Theodahad

4. Theodahad to Senate. Same. Praises of Amalasuentha

5. Theodahad to His Man Theodosius. Followers of new King to live justly

6. Theodahad to Patricius. Appointment to Quaestorship

7. Theodahad to Senate. Same subject

8. Amalasuentha to Justinian. Acknowledging present of marbles

9. Theodahad to Justinian. Same subject

10. Amalasuentha to Theodora. Salutation

11. Theodahad to Maximus. Appointment to office of Primicerius

12. Theodahad to Senate. Same subject

13. Theodahad to Senate. Summons to Ravenna. Suspicions of Senators

14. Theodahad to the Roman People. Dissensions between citizens of Rome and Gothic troops

15. Theodahad to Emperor Justinian. Letter of introduction for Ecclesiastic

16. Theodahad to Senate. Assurances of good-will

17. Theodahad to the Roman People. Same subject

18. Theodahad to Senate. Gothic garrison for Rome

19. Theodahad to Justinian. Embassy of Peter

20. Queen Gudelina to Theodora, Augusta. Embassy of Rusticus

21. Queen Gudelina to Theodora, Augusta. Soliciting friendship

22. Theodahad to Justinian. Entreaties for peace

23. Gudelina to Theodora. Same subject

24. Gudelina to Justinian. Same subject

25. Theodahad to Justinian. Same subject

26. Theodahad to Justinian. Monastery too heavily taxed

27. Theodahad to Senator. Corn distributions in Liguria and Venetia

28. Theodahad to Senator. Grant of monopolies

29. Theodahad to Winusiad. Old soldier gets leave to visit baths of Bormio

30. Theodahad to Honorius. Brazen elephants in the Via Sacra. Natural history of elephant

31. King Witigis to all the Goths. On his elevation

32. King Witigis to Justinian. Overtures for peace

33. King Witigis to the Master of the Offices (at Constantinople). Sending of embassy

34. King Witigis to his Bishops. Same subject

35. King Witigis to the Praefect of Thessalonica. Same subject

Book XI.

Containing Thirty-Nine Letters Written by Cassiodorus in His Own Name as Praefectus Praetorio, and One on Behalf of the Roman Senate.

Preface

1.
To Senate. On his promotion to the Praefecture. Praises of Amalasuentha. Comparison to Placidia.
Relations with the East. Expedition against Franks. League with Burgundians. Virtues of Amal Kings -457

2. To Pope John. Salutations

3. To divers Bishops. The same

4. To Ambrosius (his Deputy). Functions of Praefect's Deputy

5. To the Same. Grain distributions for Rome

6. To Joannes. Functions of the Cancellarius

7. To Judges of the Provinces. Duties of tax-collectors

8.
Edict published through the Provinces. Announcement of Cassiodorus' principles
of administration

9. To Judges of the Provinces. Exhortation to govern in conformity with Edict

10. To Beatus. Davus invalided to Mons Lactarius. The milk-cure for consumption -469

11. Edict. Concerning prices to be maintained at Ravenna

12. Edict. Concerning prices along the Flaminian Way

13. The Senate to Emperor Justinian. Supplications of the Senate

14. To Gaudiosus. Praises of Como. Relief of its inhabitants

15. To the Ligurians. Relief of their necessities

16. To the Same. Oppressions practised on them to be remedied

17. To the Princeps(?). Promotions in Official Staff of Praetorian Praefect

18-35. Variously Addressed. [Documents, for the most part very short ones, relating to these promotions.] -480

36.
To Anat(h)olius. Retirement of a Cornicularius on superannuation allowance justified on
astronomical grounds

37. To Lucinus. Payment of retiring Primiscrinius

38. To Joannes. Praises of paper

39. To Vitalian. Payment of commuted cattle-tax

40.
Indulgence [to Prisoners on some great Festival of the Church, probably Easter].
General Amnesty

Book XII.

Containing Twenty-Eight Letters Written by Cassiodorus in His Own Name as Praetorian Praefect.

1. To the Various Cancellarii of the Provinces. General instructions

2. " all Judges of the Provinces. General instructions to Provincial Governors

3. " Sajones assigned to the Cancellarii. General instructions

4. " the Canonicarius of the Venetiae. Praise of Acinaticium

5. " Valerian. Measures for relief of Lucania and Bruttii

6. " all Subordinate Governors of the Praefecture. General instructions

7. " the Tax-Collector of the Venetian Province. Remission of taxes on account of invasion by Suevi

8. " the Consularis of the Province of Liguria. Permission to pay taxes direct to Royal Treasury

9. " Paschasius. Claim of an African to succeed to estate of intestate countryman

10. " divers Cancellarii. Taxes to be punctually enforced

11. " Peter, Distributor of Relishes. Their due distribution

12. " Anastasius. Praise of the cheese and wine of Bruttii

13. Edict. Frauds committed by revenue-officers on Churches

14. To Anastasius. Plea for gentle treatment of citizens of Rhegium

15. " Maximus. Praises of author's birthplace, Scyllacium

16. " a Revenue Officer. Payment of Trina Illatio

17. " John, Siliquatarius of Ravenna. Defence of city

18. " Constantian. Repair of Flaminian Way

19. " Maximus. Bridge of boats across the Tiber

20. " Thomas and Peter. Sacred vessels mortgaged by Pope Agapetus to be restored to Papal See

21. " Deusdedit. Duties of a Scribe

22. " Provincials of Istria. Requisition from Province of Istria

23. " Laurentius. Same subject

24. " Tribunes of the Maritime Population. First historical notice of Venice

25. " Ambrosius, his Deputy. Famine in Italy

26. " Paulus. Remission of taxes in consequence of famine

27. " Datius. Relief of famine-stricken citizens of Ticinum, &c.

28. Edict [addressed to Ligurians]. Relief of inhabitants

INDEX OF PERSONS.

GENERAL INDEX.

FOOTNOTES.