34. The Romans also sent the Jews the following letter:“Quintus Memmius and Titus Manius, representatives of the Romans, to the Jews, greetings.
35. We are in complete agreement with all that has been granted to you by the noble Lysias.
36. We are now on our way to Antioch, so please examine carefully those matters that Lysias referred to the king. Then send a reply to us immediately so that we can represent your best interests before him. Do this as soon as you can,
37. without delay, so that we may know what you have decided.
38. May all go well with you. Dated the 15th day of the month of Xanthicus in the year 148.”