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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 31 MIN

April 21, 1387

from The Historian's Notebook

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, in a customary letter of greetings and well-wishes, Violant told the Count of Armagnac that Joan had been convalescing from an illness and would soon be perfect.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e118-apr21Today's Document:Subject: customary greetings to a French nobleDate: April 21, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f4vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Jean III, Count of ArmagnacMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

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