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Very wordy but quite fascinating legal document, stating the complaint of George Aston, "a good tru faithfull credible honest subject of our now Lord the King... [who] was held & reputed and whereas the said George the art & mastery of a Tanner & Curiur for two years now past honestly and skillfully within the City of New York..." Various facts are laid out regarding the purchase of hides, and many other financial matters, including "Margrett...publickly did say and declare...these other false feigned and defamatory English words following to witt they (him the said George and the said Jonathan Hunter his brother in law meaning) were both going to run away if he (the said Jonathan meaning) had not marryed our Bitch (Margery the wife of the said Jonathan meaning) and I (herselfe the said Margrett meaning) understand he (the said George meaning) had bought a Negro of you (one John Cracraft...) and I...would advise you...to get your mooney now for they...are indebted to so many people..." And on and on. A prime example of legalese in early 18th century colonial America, shedding light on the society of the time.