I Am always Glad to meet you here , and I could heartily wish that Our Satisfaction were not lessened at present by Reflecting upon the Disadvantages We have received this Year at Land , and the Miscarriages in Our Affairs at Sea . I Think it is Evident , That the former was only occasioned by the great Number of Our Enemies , which exceeded Ours in all Places ; For what relates to the latter , which has brought so great a Disgrace upon the Nation , I have Resented it extremely , and as I will take Care , that those who have not done their Duty , shall be punished , so I am Resolved to use My utmost Endeavours , that Our Power at Sea may be rightly Managed for the Future . And it will well Deserve your Consideration , Whether We are not Defective both in the Number of Our Shipping , and in proper Ports to the Westward , for the better Annoying Our Enemies , and Protecting our Trade , which is so Essential to the Welfare of this Kingdom .

My Lords and Gentlemen ,

I Am very sensible of the good Affection wherewith you have always assisted me , to Support the Charges of this War , which have been very Great , and yet I am perswaded that the Experience of this Summer is sufficient to Convince Us all , that to arrive at a good End of it , there will be a Necessity of Encreasing Our Forces both by Sea and Land the next Year . Our Allies have Resolved to add to Theirs , and I will not Doubt , but you will have such Regard to the present Exigency , as that you will give Me a suitable Supply to Enable Me to do the like . I must therefore earnestly Recommend it to you , Gentlemen of the House of Commons , to take such timely Resolution , as that your Supplies may be Effectual , and Our Preparations so Forward , as will be Necessary both for the Security and the Honour of the Nation .