A krites had given major relief to a tax official who was Psellos' relative; gratitude could lead to more help & a virtuous circle

Summary:
Psellos thanked the krites for fulfilling his request for a tax official, Psellos' relative. He had not expected his note to win the man total relief, but his seed had fallen on fertile ground. Now they should build a virtuous circle to increase both benefit and thanks 
Dates:
1060 (Uncertain) 
tax official, relative of Michael Psellos (Anonymus 2572)
  • A request for help was made to Anonymus 2573 on his behalf, and was more successful than expected, as the seed fell on fertile ground; benefit and thanks should now be further increased (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 253, 301.6-20
krites, recipient of letter from Michael Psellos (Anonymus 2573)
  • He had fulfilled Michael 61’s request for Anonymus 2572 more completely than expected, as the seed had fallen on fertile ground; now he and Psellos should build a virtuous circle to increase both benefit and thanks (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 253, 301.6-20
Michael Psellos (named Konstantinos till tonsure in 1054) (Michael 61)
  • He thanked Anonymus 2573 for fulfilling his request for Anonymus 2572; he had not expected his note to win total relief, but the seed had fallen on fertile ground; now they should build a virtuous circle to increase both benefit and thanks (:) Psellos Letters (K - D) 253, 301.6-20
  • He thanked Anonymus 2573 for fulfilling his request for Anonymus 2572 more completely than expected Psellos Letters (K - D) 253, 301.6-20