Description

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan gave instructions and safe passage to a merchant, and mentioned that he could not write his own signature on the document.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e58-feb20

Today's Document:

• Subject: safe passage and instructions for Mediterranean merchant ship
• Date: February 20, 1387
• Day of the Week: Wednesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1827 f31v-32r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipient: Guillem Ramon, the merchant captain

Music Credits

The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths