The matters contained in it, and the observations upon them, are submitted to the wisdom of the House, that you may act upon both in the time and manner that to your judgment may seem most expedient,--or that you may not act upon them at all, if you should think that most expedient for the public good.
Burke submits matters for the House's consideration, emphasizing their discretion in acting for the public good.
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