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(1) To the king, my lord: your servant Nabû-hamatu[a]. Good health to the king, my lord! (4) The forts of the king, my lord, are well. (6) A Mede forwarded me the (attached) letter from the governor, saying: "Let your messenger bring it to the Palace." (10) I have spoken kindly with the countrymen of the son of Bel-iddina and encouraged them. The son of Bel-iddina (himself) is a criminal and a traitor; he does not obey [the king's orders]. (r 2) [I said]: "Do your work, each in [his house and] field, and be glad; you are now subjects of the king." (r 7) They are peaceful and do their work. I…
