515. Kata Kornis (1639–1696), wife of János Haller.
Autograph letter to her son-in-law János Petki.
Besides everyday matters, the letter contains the remarkable plea: “megis kerem ne feledkezek az szegieni rab apiarol” (I beg you, do not forget your poor imprisoned father), referring to her husband János Haller, a leading Transylvanian politician imprisoned in Fogaras Castle between 1679 and 1683. Despite her efforts, he remained there, but during captivity composed two masterpieces: Pays, a békeséges türésnek payssa and Harmas Istoria.
1 written page, traces of wax seal. Dated: Réven (today Révkolostor, Szolnok-Doboka County), 7 January 1681.
Provenance: In Géza Vasberényi's collection envelope.
Starting price: 120 000,-
A darab a Hereditas Antikvárium 2025. október 3-án lezajlott 17. árverésének tétele, az aukciót követően nem megvásárolható. / This item is a lot from Hereditas Antikvárium’s 17th auction, which took place on 3 October 2025, and it cannot be purchased after the auction.