Letter 927: Libanius asks Theodorus to encourage former opponents of Thalassius to support his council admission.

This too should not happen for me without you. Thalassius, whose life is devoted to preserving my speeches, has been given to me as a gift by the gods of learning: a man so masterful over pleasures, so devoted to the things worth loving, and so glad to labor at the work that benefits me. In the council someone proposed that he should share in the great council if he was not to suffer harassment from those who enjoy harassing decent men. All of us who care for Thalassius agreed that this should be done. But when some opposed it, one man from an old grievance that had no justice in it, and others for his sake, we were dishonored while trying to honor him. Now, however, we hear that those who previously caused pain are blaming themselves and wish to imitate the son of Peleus [Achilles, who ended his anger]. Since I think they will be more eager if they learn that they will also please you, I would like you to address encouraging words to them.