Note 164 — TRANSLATION
Clayton Morris Hall translation
Appian 3, 24, incorrectly states that Brutus and Cassius left Italy shortly after the ‘ludi Apollinares’ in July. Dio 47, 20, is more accurate in saying that they delayed in Campania for a time. Cic., Fam. 11, 3, was sent from Naples August 4 by Brutus and Cassius to Antony; and Cicero addressed Cassius at Puteoli in the early part of October (Cic., Fam., 12, 2; 12, 3). Brutus and Cassius would scarcely have been concerned over the news of the young Octavian’s preparations; their departure, though it coincided in time with Octavian’s levy was not caused by this.