In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent out letters to 39 localities to let them know her alguatzir is coming to collect funds from them.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: taxation procedures, possibly for an extra levy of funds for the royal treasury
• Date: May 20, 1387
• Day of the Week: Monday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f100r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Prohomens and other local authorities throughout the realm

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