9 November 44 BCE: To Atticus (at Rome) from Cicero (at Sinuessa)
Cicero changes his travel plans to avoid Mark Antony
On the 8th, I reached my place at Sinuessa. The same day, people everywhere were saying that Antony would be staying at Casilinum. So I changed my plans; I had decided to go straight along the Appian Way to Rome. He would catch up to me easily—they say he is travelling with Caesarian swiftness. So I am turning off at Minturnae towards Arpinum. I have decided to stay at either Aquinum or Arcanum on the 9th.
Now, my Atticus, think carefully about this worry of mine; for it is an important matter. I have three options: should I stay at Arpinum, or come closer, or go to Rome? I shall do whatever you think right. But reply as soon as you can—I am waiting eagerly for your letter.
Written morning of the 9th, at Sinuessa.
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