Help for Thrakesios of Thrakesion from two brothers who became kritai of the theme

Summary:
Thrakesios went to Thrakesion for a job, then wanted help from the krites, which he should give for Psellos' sake, as they were spiritual brothers. The man had no cavalry, no desire for rich profits, and no real claim on the theme: if treated kindly he would lose even that. The krites granted the favour and made Thrakesios a close friend. On transfer to another theme, the krites tried but failed to take Thrakesios with him. Later Psellos wrote to another krites of Thrakesion, brother of the earlier one. He should emulate his brother or his own kind self, and help Thrakesios, especially over his house, making him an intimate 
Dates:
1060 (Uncertain) 
krites of Thrakesion whose brother later held the same post (Anonymus 2566)
  • He was asked by Michael 61 for help for Anonymus 2567, which he should give for Psellos’ sake; the man had no cavalry, no desire for rich profits, and no real claim on the theme; if treated kindly he would lose even that (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 248, 297.20-298.11
  • As Michael 61’s spiritual brother, when asked a favour for Anonymus 2567 he granted it and made Thrakesios a close friend; on transfer to another theme he tried but failed to take Anonymus 2567 with him (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 254, 301.21-302.8
Thrakesios, notarios (Anonymus 2567)
  • Anonymus 2567 had granted Michael 61 a favour and made Thrakesios a close friend; on transfer to another theme he tried but failed to take him with him; Anonymus 2574 should emulate his brother and help Thrakesios, especially over his house (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 254, 301.21-302.17
  • He went to Thrakesion for a job, then wanted help from Anonymus 2566, which he should give for Psellos’ sake; the man had no cavalry, no desire for rich profits, and no real claim on the theme; if treated kindly he would lose even that (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 248, 297.20-298.11
krites of Thrakesion whose brother had held the same post (Anonymus 2574)
  • He was asked by Michael 61 to emulate his brother Anonymus 2566, helping Anonymus 2567, especially over his house, and making him a good friend (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 254, 301.21-302.17
Michael Psellos (named Konstantinos till tonsure in 1054) (Michael 61)
  • Anonymus 2567 went to Thrakesion for a job, then wanted help from Anonymus 2566, which he should give for Psellos’ sake; the man had no cavalry, no desire for rich profits, and no real claim on the theme; if treated kindly he would lose even that (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 248, 297.20-298.11
  • He wrote to Anonymus 2574 that he should should follow Anonymus 2566 in helping Anonymus 2567 Psellos Letters (K - D) 254, 301.21-302.17
  • Anonymus 2574 should follow Anonymus 2566, Michael 61’s spiritual brother; when Psellos asked a favour from him for Anonymus 2567 he had granted it and made Thrakesios a close friend (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 254, 301.21-302.6
  • He wrote to Anonymus 2566 about help for Anonymus 2567 Psellos Letters (K - D) 248, 297.20-298.11
  • On transfer to another theme (he continued), Anonymus 2566 tried but failed to take Anonymus 2567 with him; Anonymus 2574 should emulate his brother or his own kind self, and help Thrakesios, especially over his house, making him an intimate (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 254, 302.6-17