Imperial Decree on Mecklenburgh Provisional Administration
A Vienna issued proclamation explains the imperial stance on Duke Charles Leopold of Mecklenburgh and a provisional administration. It defends maintaining order, preserving the duchy, and ensuring arrears to commissioners are settled while the elder brother may reclaim governance. It cites subordination to the Empire and the need to avoid conflict, noting troops may remain in Mecklenburgh and urging compliance with authorities. The Hague dispatch adds Belind reports of Princess Royal recovering and political tensions with Poland and Imperial ministers.