Honorific decree for a general at Sounion
AIO 1796 Date: ca. 320-296 BC
. . . . . . Greek[1] -
. . . of the mercenaries (xenōn) . . . what is in the interests of
(5) . . . allies and
. . . the allies for his excellence (aretēs) . . . in charge of Piraeus,
. . . to Sounion kept guard over (?)
. . . [having been elected] patrol commander (peripolarchos) (10) [by the] People (?), he led out to
. . . those of the – who volunteered
. . . of those in the countryside and
. . . with love of honour (philotimōs) managed the
. . . having been elected general
(15) . . . Salamis, and [he lent or supplied in advance or paid?] money
[to the Salaminians?] for the repair
. . . he collaborated both in the management of the walls
. . . justly and with love of honour and
. . . the Salaminians [crowned] him for his
(20) [excellence and?] justice towards themselves
. . . [having been elected?] by the People general . . . . . . he has taken care of Sounion and
. . . the whole coast similarly (?)
. . . of soldiers well and
(25) [with love of honour] . . . bad . . . . . . and has saved
. . . for the People . . . . . .