Episode notes
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, a letter attributed to Joan got sent to the King of Castile with a boilerplate exchange of pleasantries. There was no mention of Joan's illness or his near-death experience three days prior.
Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e128-may1
Today's Document:
- Subject: boilerplate exchange of pleasantries, states receipt of King of Castile’s April 9th letter
- Date: May 1, 1387
- Day of the Week: Wednesday
- Language: Castilian
- Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f55r-v
- Link to PARES
- Place: Barcelona
- Sender: Joan
- Recipient: The King of Castile
Music Credits
The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
Keywords
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