6 May 43 BCE: To Cicero (at Rome) from Decimus Brutus (at the edges of the land of the Statiellenses)
Antony is heading towards Lepidus; Decimus Brutus is in pursuit
From Decimus Brutus, imperator, consul designate, to Marcus Cicero, greetings.
Another copy of the letter from you that my boys brought me has been delivered. I think I owe you so much that it will be difficult to fully repay you.
I have written to let you know what is happening here. Antony is on the march, and has set out for Lepidus. Nor has he lost hope in Plancus yet—as I found out from some of his papers which I came across, in which he wrote down whom he had sent to Asinius, Lepidus, and Plancus. Still, I had no doubts about what to do, and sent to Plancus immediately. And I expect to hear from envoys from the Allobroges and all of Gaul within two days. I shall confirm their loyalty and send them back home.
Please ensure that whatever needs to be managed at Rome is done as you want, and in a way that benefits the Republic. Oppose people’s malice towards me, if you can; if you cannot, take consolation in the fact that they cannot shake me from the position I have taken through any abuse.
Written May 6th, in camp at the edges of the land of the Statiellenses.
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