p.lond.5.1728 Syene

† In the reign of our most divine and most pious master Flavius Mauricius Tiberius, the eternal Augustus, Imperator and greatest benefactor, year 3, Phamenoth 12 of the second indiction, in Syene. Flavius Ioannes son of Iakobos, mother Tapia, soldier, recruit (?) of the legion of Syene, † to Aurelia Kako, my own full sister, originating from the same Syene, greeting. A dispute having arisen between us concerning jointly held property, it seemed good to us […] to me an oath-taking at the holy houses of prayer, and this […] accordingly I acknowledge that I no longer have any claim against you concerning jointly held property, except for the documents […] and the house and the timbers of the boat […] of the mast (?). Since you therefore asked of me a written security concerning this, I accordingly acknowledge, swearing by the consubstantial Trinity, that it shall not be permitted to me at any occasion or time to bring action against you concerning the same inheritance and property; and if it should seem good to us to bring action against you, it will avail nothing, and I will pay by way of penalty for transgression 3 gold solidi by the standard of Syene, exacted in fact and in force from my property. And for your security I have made this security, valid and guaranteed, with the subscription of the one subscribing on my behalf, and having been asked the formal question I gave my assent. I, Flavius Ioannes son of Iakobos, the aforesaid, have made this release, and all that is written in it satisfies me as stated above. † I, Theophilos son of Paeion, most humble deacon, having been asked, wrote on his behalf since he does not know letters. [†] I, Phib son of Phaustsan, having read it aloud (?) […], witness it as a public document. † Written through me, Markos son of Apa Dios.