ἐπιστολεύς

A. secretary, τοῦ Αὐτοκράτορος IG 14.1085; also in Persia, Suid. s.v. ἐπιστέλλει.

II. . among the Spartans, admiral second in command, vice-admiral, X. HG 2.1.7,4.8.11, Plu. Lys. 7; he carries dispatches, X. HG 1.1.23.