Gyulafehérvár (today Alba Iulia), 12^th November 1648.

Archival code: MNL OL R 302 – 16. – No. 1.

George II. Rákóczi, Prince of Transylvania confirms the privileges of the Moravian new Christians conferred by Gabriel Bethlen and George I.

Archival code: MNL OL R 302 – 16. – No. 1.

In the original charter, issued by Gabriel Bethlen on 4^th July 1622, the Prince settle the Moravian new Christians fled from Nikolsburg – also known as Hutterites or Habans – in the Transylvanian Alvinc in county Fehér and bestow house, arable and vineyard upon them.

Archival code: MNL OL R 302 – 16. – No. 1.

In return for that they have owed the Prince wine tithe, furthermore handicrafts made in their workshops and work.

Archival code: MNL OL R 302 – 16. – No. 1.

George II. Rákóczi allows in his confirmatory charter the new Christians in Alvinc to buy eight vineyards in Borberek, Fehér County in order to enlarge their already existing vineyards.

Archival code: MNL OL R 302 – 16. – No. 1.

The hard-working, craftsmen, grape tending, merchant Habans formed ancient Christian communities, living according to the Bible. They had a leading role in the economy boost of Transylvania in the 17^th century. The products of their potters, saddlers, knifers became famous and well-known.

Archival code: MNL OL R 302 – 16. – No. 1.