have been used as sparingly as possible, and in the Latin inscriptions in particular deviations from the text of a stone or tablet have been indicated simply by the use of italic letters. In the text of the papyri indications of obscure or doubtful letters by the customary convention have been omitted, but in all cases where the interpretation of a document depends upon the reading, the fact has been indicated in the commentary.
In conclusion, thanks are due to Professor John W. Basore for reading the manuscript; to Professor Paul R. Coleman-Norton for undertaking the arduous task of verifying references and reading proof; to Professor D. M. Robinson for furnishing in advance of publication his text and commentary on the inscription discovered by him at Antioch; to Professor Edward Capps for his generous and helpful interest in these studies; and finally, to the Secretary and staff of the Cambridge University Press for their unfailing courtesy and care.
PRINCETON
March 20, 1926
