I, Marcus Tullius Cicero, have undertaken to pledge myself, and have acted upon this pledge, to adopt Caesarion, son of Cleopatra and Gaius Julius Caesar, into my household and family. I further pledge to ensure his continued safety within my household and those of my friends. he will be afforded a postion equal to that of my own son, as is appropriate to his young age. His mother, the Queen of Egypt, will be welcomed into my household as an honored guest, and will be provided full access to her son during his education in my my house. He will be given the name Marcus Ptolemy Tullius Caesarionis.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Many senators may wonder why I have taken this action, considering that i have previously detested Cleopatra's presence in Rome and at in the Curia. I continue to hold a personal dislike for her, but must recognize the importance that Egypt, and her Queen, has to the Republic's continued safety. As such, I have privately undertaken the education of her son by Caesar, so that he will be raised with the knowledge required of a proper Roman citizen. When he comes of age, it is my hope that he will be admitted into the Senate, if his stature recommends this. (Rather, i feel that his stature will demand this). In return, Cleopatra has agreed that Caesarion will have no claim to the Throne of Egypt, but will lend full support to the Republic in her endeavors in the future. Cicero
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This adoption is not yet complete as I have not been assured that my visits to Rome will be safe and welcomed. Before Cicero can adopt my son I feel it will be necessary to have my status as "friend and ally of Rome" ratified in the Senate. Then I will feel comfortable leaving my son to be raised as a Roman citizen, by a Roman citizen.
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