Later Career
Laelius was a consistent Pompeian supporter. As tribune in 54 BC, Laelius gave support to Aulus Gabinius, another Pompeian associate, when he was prosecuted and convicted by Memmius.
During the civil war, Laelius recruited for Pompeius in Syria and Asia. In February 49 BC, he was a special envoy to the consuls Claudius Marcellus and Lentulus Crus at Capua, with the task of urging their retreat to Brundisium.
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