Infanticide in Massachusetts

Know that I am still in Alexandria … I ask and beg you to take good care of our baby son, and as soon as I receive a payment I shall send it up to you. If you are delivered of a child, if it is a boy keep it; if a girl discard it. You have sent me word, "Don't forget me." How can I forget you? I beg you not to worry. —  Letter from Hilarion to his wife, Alis, 1 B.C.

Know that I am still in Alexandria … I ask and beg you to take good care of our baby son, and as soon as I receive a payment I shall send it up to you. If you are delivered of a child, if it is a boy keep it; if a girl discard it. You have sent me word, "Don't forget me." How can I forget you? I beg you not to worry. —  Letter from Hilarion to his wife, Alis, 1 B.C.…