EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 38 MIN

April 29, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant asked James the Cardinal of Valencia and about seven monasteries to recite prayers for Joan's health. Bartolomeo Sirvent entered into Joan's secret seal register a letter urgently summoning a Muslim doctor from Xàtiva.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e126-apr29Today's Document:Subject: initiating an intercession of holy prayer for Joan’s health and an urgent summons for a doctorDate: April 29, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number for Violant’s letter: ACA CR R2053 f7r-vLink to PARES for Violant’s LetterArchival Reference Number for Joan’s letter: ACA CR R1751 f53r-vLink to PARES for Joan’s LetterPlace: BarcelonaSender: Violant (Joan’s register has Violant’s scribe in the probata)Recipients: Violant’s letters to James the Cardinal of Valencia and to several monasteries; Joan’s summons to Abrahim, a Muslim doctor in XàtivaMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

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