(VA1) (1.H.) ..... in (?) the sole reign... (Lines 1-6) (2.H.) [(chi-rho)] In the fourteenth year [of the reign of our most divine and pious Lord Flavius Justinianus, [Eternal and Emperor] Augustus, [in the consulship] of the most glorious..., on the seventh before the Ides of... in the four hundred and thirty-[fifth year] of the province, on the twenty- ... [of the month of] ... in the fourth indiction year, [in Petra, Metropolis ... (?) of the Third Palestine] Salutaris. (Lines 6-14) [This written receipt or security (?) has been made,] of their own free will..... and without any fraud..... [or] ignorance of law, by [the... Flavius Patrikios and] the most magnificent Flavius Ailianos, comes of the imperial consistorium... [and] the most illustrious [Flavius] Nikias, sons of Monaxios of..... [and blessed (?)] memory, all proteuontes [of this city (?)] ..... [for the] most honorable Theorodos, [son of Obodianos]..... (Lines 15-25) ... [by which (?)] the same Patrikios and AIlianos [and Nikias acknowledge (?)] ..... the most honorable Theodoros..... of the plots, which were sold..... to the most blessed Obodianos, his father, [by the most blessed Obedous, son of] Ichmallos, which are: one [plot of] vineyard..... and unharmed..... plots..... [one,] a half, a twenty-[fourth iugerum] ..... and the place Mal- ..... cultivated plethra..... the [father]. (Lines 25-38) Such as (?) ..... belonging to..... their great-grandfather..... most..... men..... some [other]..... [half] part..... Theodoros..... deed of purchase..... taxes of the plots..... they confirmed. (Line 39) ..... the most magnificent..... (Lines 44-46) ..... through the same [brothers (?) ..... for] one, a half, a twenty-[fourth] iugerum..... and accordingly..... (Lines 51-52) ... the most illustrious (pl.) ..... some other [plots]..... (Lines 56-58) the most honorable Theodoros, [they have been paid in full (?) the] tax for the said [plots (?) ...] which was paid to..... (Lines 62-64) ... he pays (?) ..... of the said..... (Lines 68-70) ..... that [the most honorable] Theodoros is not liable in any [way] ..... any harm or extraordinary tax for [the said plots (?)]..... (lines 74-76) ... of the said ..... only the (pl.) ..... [the] above-written..... (Lines 79-82) ... [each] year for [one, a half, a twenty-fourth] iugerum for the whole [time] that has passed [since the past] ... indiction of the [past... year (?) until the] present [fourth indiction]... (Lines 85-88) ... they paid according to... and of the same most honorable Theodoros... them to pay the taxes..... according to the... as has been made clear before..... (Lines 91-94) ... [as (?)] security... [the same Patrikios and Ailianos] and Nikias agree [with the most honorable Theodoros that they have been (?)] paid in full... tax and not..... (Lines 97-99) ..... [no] claim or lawsuit..... they have or will have..... (Lines 103-5) ... plots or the... (pl.) with them..... tax..... heir(s)..... (Lines 109-10) ... the total of the whole times..... each other (?) in..... (Lines 113-16) ..... [not in] their [name] nor in that of anyone [else]..... in any way..... the most honorable Theodoros..... (Lines 119-21) ... the same..... Patrikios and Ailianos [and Nikias] swore [the... oath] by the Consubstantial Trinity [and the Imperial Safety]..... (Lines 123-26) ..... [valid and] firm and unalterable... [this to be and to be considered (?)] and to have been considered..... paid..... (Lines 128-30) ..... [as they also] orally together consent [to these conditions (?)] ... and into every..... (Lines 134-35) ... firm..... [of the receipt or (?)] security, [they (?)] sign..... (Lines 136-57) (3.H.) [(chi-rho) (I,) Flavius Patrikios, son of Monaxios, have made these (?)] written [securities with their inherent (?)] power for you, [the most honorable Theodoros,] son of Obodianos, [by which I agree that I have received and have been] paid in full... [from the past... indiction until the] present [fourth indiction]... that is [each year (?) for one,] a half, a twenty-[fourth iugerum]... an eighth, before..... [and] that I have [no claim] nor (do) my heirs [or successors] or anyone else [in my name (have) against you or your] heirs, [your successors or] anyone else [in your name]... any hope... property or my other... [as is] written above..... [and having been asked I have agreed to everything as is] written above accordingly [and having read the whole text] and signed it [with my own hand, I have released it. (chi-rho)] (Lines 158-80) (4.H.) (chi-rho) (I,) [the above-written] Flavius Ailianos, [son of Monaxios]... have joined in making this [written receipt or (?)] security with [its inherent power (?)] for you, the most honorable [Theodoros, son of Obodianos, by which I agree that I have] received [and have been paid in full (?)]..... the taxes of the [above-mentioned] plots..... [of the most blessed] Obedous, son of Ichmalos, [one, a half, a twenty-]fourth [iugerum] from the [past]... indiction until... [the present fourth indiction, and that I have no claim nor (do) my heirs,] my successors or anyone else [in my name (have) against you,] your heirds, [you successors or inheritors]..... the total... I have sworn... [on my personal] liability and [that of my property]... [agreeing (?)] to everything that is mentioned above... [the most honorable Theodoros,] son of Obodianos..... brothers..... and with... [having been asked I have agreed to everything as] is written above accordingly..... [and] having read the whole text [and signed it with my own hand, I have released it. (chi-rho)] (Lines (181-205) (5.H.) (chi-rho) (I,) [the above-written] Flavius Nikias, son of Monaxios, [have joined in making this] written [receipt or security (?) with its] inherent [power]... [fo you, the most honorable] Theodoros, [son of Obodianos, by which I agree that I have received and (?)] have been paid in full..... half share of [the above-mentioned tax (?)] ... of the sold [plots (?)] ..... that is..... from the past... [indiction until] the present fourth [indiction and that] I have [no] claim [nor (do) my heirs, my successors, or anyone] else in my name (have) [against you or against your heirs] or your successors or [your inheritors] because of [this tax (?)] anymore..... property or my other..... the greatest (?) and... [having been asked I have agreed] to everything as is written above [accordingly] ... at my own risk and [that of my property (?)] ... for myself..... and I will provide (?) [and agreeing to everything (?) that is] mentioned above and... [and having read the] whole text and [signed it with my own hand, I have released it. (chi-rho)] (Lines 203-7) (6.H.) (chi-rho) (I,) Flavius Euthenios, son of Dusarios, politeuomenos, [have been present at the drawing up and releasing] of this receipt or [security and I am witness to it. (chi-rho) (7.H.) (chi-rho) (I,) Flavius] ..... politeuomenos, have been present at the drawing up and releasing [of this security (?) and I am witness to it. (chi-rho) (8.H.) (chi-rho) (I,) Flavius] ..., son of Valens, have been present at the drawing up [and releasing of this receipt or (?)] security and I am witness to it. (chi-rho) (Line 208) (9.H.) (chi-rho) (I,) Alpheios, son of Valens, [have completed. (chi-rho)]
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