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QUERY1851

Imputed Letters of Sullustius or Sallustius

By KENNETH R. H. MACKENZIE

I am sorry to say that the printer has completely spoiled my Query, by printing *Sullustius* instead of *Sallustius* throughout the whole article. I subjoin a few more particulars concerning them. In the edition printed at Cambridge (4to. 1710), and published under the auspices of the learned Wasse, they are included. They are there entitled *Orationes ad C. Cæsarem, de Republica Ordinanda*. Cortius rejects them, and De Brosses accepts them. Douza, Crispinus, Perizonius, Clericus, &c., all speak in favour of their authenticity. Allen does not mention them, and Anthon rejects them entirely. Wit…

Topics: Historical Texts, Classical Literature, Authenticity of Documents

Locations: Cambridge