Nine General Articles Granted by Metternich Letter
A long address from Court Metternich to the Neufchattel council grants the Nine General Articles for the state and asserts royal intent to preserve franchises, liberties, and religious rights. It urges explanation of Birth Seventh and Right Articles, insists on Bern as umpire, promises guarantees from Britain, and contrasts French pretenders with allied safeguards while warning about Conti offers and potential erosion of local liberties.