THe time of the Year being so far Ad­vanced, and there being several Acts yet to be Passed for the Safety and Settlement of the Nation, I de­sire you would Expedite them as soon as you can, it being necessary there should shortly be a Recess, both that I may be at Liberty to Pursue the Business of Ireland with all possible Vigour, and that the Mem­bers of both Houses may repair to their several Coun­ties; to Secure the Peace, and to put the Militia in­to some better Posture.

I am very sensible of the Zeal and good Affection which you, Gentlemen, of the House of Commons have shewed to the Publick, in giving those Supplies you have done already; And I do not doubt but from the same Inducements you will be ready to give more as the Occasions Require, which I must let you know will [Page 4] be sooner then perhaps you may Expect, because the necessary Expence of this Year will much exceed the Sums you have provided for it. And that you may make the truer Judgment in that Matter, I am very will­ing you should see how all the Moneys have been hitherto laid out; And to that End I have Command­ed those Accounts to be speedily brought to you, by which you will see how very little of the Revenue has been applyed to any other Use then that of the Na­vy and Land Forces.

I must Remind you of making an Effectual and Timely Provision of the Money for the States of Hol­land; And I doubt not but you will take Care to see a fitting Revenue Settled for My Self.

My Lords and Gentlemen.
I will add no more, but to Recommend ear­nestly to you, to avoid all Occasions of Dispure or Delay, at a time that requires Union and Vigour in your Councils, Upon which the Preservation of all that is dear to Us, doth so much depend: And I do Promise that nothing shal ever be wanting on My part, which may contribute towards it.