Gregory to Peter, bishop of Baris. Although we do not doubt that Your Fraternity spontaneously bestows itself upon pious causes, nevertheless, because we judge that it will be made the more ready by our letter, we therefore make known to you by these present lines that the bearer of them, Valerian the presbyter, has come to those parts for the redemption of captives; to whom you ought so much the more earnestly to bring aid in all things, the more you recognize that he has undertaken the labour of a long journey with intent upon reward. For so both he will accomplish here, with your help, what he intends, and Your Fraternity, for the comfort bestowed, will find, as it desires, a great recompense with God. In the month of January, in the second indiction.