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 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 .