The Historian's Notebook

June 14, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant tells the Bailiff of Berga to settle the financial dispute involving the owners of dye-works in Berga [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berga]. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/ [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/] Today's Document: * Subject: a financial dispute among those involved in the dye-works in Berga * Date: June 14, 1387 * Day of the Week: Friday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f152v-153r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801971] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipient: Miguel Dardayllo, Bailiff of Berga Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

June 13, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, due to the delay in his coronation due to illness, Joan made a request to James I of Cyprus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_I_of_Cyprus] to allow the knight Hugo San Pau to remain in Barcelona longer than expected. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e171-jun13 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e171-jun13] Today's Document: * Subject: request for a reprieve in feudal obligations for the knight Hugo San Pau * Date: June 13, 1387 * Day of the Week: Thursday * Language: Latin * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1867 f2r-v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12758995] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipient: James I, King of Cyprus Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

June 12, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to her father, mother, and brothers, about Joan's improved health, despite 'accidents molt forts.' Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e170-jun12 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e170-jun12] Today's Document: * Subject: an upbeat note about Joan’s improved health and good tidings * Date: June 12, 1387 * Day of the Week: Wednesday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f101v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801968] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipients: Violant’s father, mother, and brothers Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

June 11, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant required the testimony of two 'men of the house' of her brother-in-law Martí. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e169-jun11 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e169-jun11] Today's Document: * Subject: a messenger from Violant collecting testimony from people in Martí’s house * Date: June 11, 1387 * Day of the Week: Tuesday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f13r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12778718] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipient: Martí, Joan’s brother and the Duke of Montblanch Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

June 10, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan provided details to the Count of Cardona about how he plans to pay back the thousands of florins that he owes him. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e168-jun10 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e168-jun10] Today's Document: * Subject: a payment plan for Joan to settle his debt with the Count of Cardona * Date: June 10, 1387 * Day of the Week: Monday * Language: Joan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1867 f1r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12758995] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipient: Hugh the Count of Cardona [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Folch_de_Cardona] Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]