Cic Letters and Critics

Question 1

What letters did Cicero write in the 60s? (1)

Answer 1

-Fam.5.7 in 62 to Pompey, about success in dealing with Catilinarian conspiracy

Question 2

What letters did Cicero write in the 50s? (3)

Answer 2

-Att.2.18 to Atticus, turned down offer to join first triumvirate, 59
-Fam.2.4 to Curio, political situation makes freedom of speech impossible, 53
-Fam.2.11 to Caelius, refuses to send Caelius free exotic beasts, 50

Question 3

What letters did Cicero send in the 40s? (5)

Answer 3

-Att.9.11a to Caesar, response to Caesar inviting him to Rome for a meeting, 49
-Att.13.40 to Atticus, shows little alliance to Caesar, 45
-Att.14.4 to Atticus, begs for news after assassination of Caesar, 44
-Fam.10.28 to Trebonius, urges Trebonius to ally himself with republican cause, 43
-Fam.10.6 to Plancus, persuading him to stand against Antony in Gaul, 43