Council and People of Athens
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in the texts
On the Crown
Athenian civic bodies through which decrees, embassies, honors, and public decisions are authorized.
I proposed in the Council that the ambassadors should sail without delay to any place where they might learn that Philip was to be found, and there receive from him the oath of ratification;
In the archonship of Neocles, on the thirtieth day of Boedromion, by sanction of the Council, the Presidents and Generals introduced the report of the proceedings in the Assembly, to wit, that the People had resolved that ambassadors be chosen to approach Philip concerning the removal of the vessels, and instructions be given them in accordance with the decrees of the Assembly.
In the archonship of Mnesiphilus, at an extraordinary assembly convened by the Generals and the Presidents, with the approval of the Council, on the twenty-first day of Maemacterion, Callisthenes, son of Eteonicus of Phalerum, proposed that no Athenian be allowed upon any pretext whatsoever to pass the night in the country, but only in the City and Peiraeus, except those stationed in the garrison;
Philip’s Letter
The Athenian civic body addressed by Philip and accused of violating agreements, supporting hostile acts, and refusing peaceful settlement.
if yours, then I might restore it to your people.
And this he did with the approval of your Assembly.
Philip to the Council and People of Athens, greeting.