1. (c) Necker, Letter to Louis XVI.

SIRE,—I have the honor to address to your Majesty a note by the person whom I named to the King yesterday under the seal of secrecy. I have been led to see some inconveniences connected with a royal session which I had not noted before, and it is believed that a simple letter of invitation (a letter inviting the orders to unite for the purpose of deliberating in common, at least on some matters) would be better; but there is not a moment to lose. I will explain myself more in detail to his Majesty, if he sees fit to give me his orders.

I have the honor, etc.,

Signed: NECKER.

Saturday.