We have an interesting specimen of a report in which the astronomer announces that an expected eclipse for which a watch was kept for three days did not appear. Another addressed to an official reads: To the Agriculturist, my lord, Thy servant Nabushumiddin, An officer of Nineveh, May Nabu and Marduk be gracious To the Agriculturist, my lord. The fourteenth day we kept a watch for the moon.