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Lucius Junius,

Congratulations on seeing off the rebels at the gates to Pergamum. I am shocked how close they got to laying a siege here, and why the rebels were allowed to travel from the south to reach the walls of this city.

The loss of life has been high, and I am glad that this finally appears to be the end of this madness, which should have ended long ago.

I wish to see you in person immediately - once you have completed your current duties on the field, of course.

L. Calpurnius L.f. Bestia, Proconsul of Asia

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