Gaius Matius' letter to the Senate concerning Caesar's acta

Fellow Romans, I apologize for my absence from the convening of the Senate. My grief has overcome me and I have fallen ill again.
For now I will address the issue of what to do with Caesar’s acta. As I have previously stated, my support is for Caesar and in turn, for Marcus Antonius. I believe in his ability to lead us all to the restoration of the Republic by means of the proper interpretation of the intentions of Caesar. I believe that these papers and decrees should be reviewed by the Senate in order to satisfy the traditions of our government. We, as senators, should issue formal decrees to enact whatever pieces of legislature may be within these papers.
Conscript fathers, I realize that some of you are reluctant to trust in this government. How can I blame you? The assassins of Caesar are to blame for this feeling of uneasiness that resides in each of us. Without our leader, we feel as if no one is trustworthy, and I find myself battling this unsettling feeling. It is difficult for me, having lost my friend, to move on within this government and for however many years I may have left. I feel as if those who are in opposition of the enactment of Caesar’s decrees fear what consequences may come their way, for they truly must have never been a friend of Caesar!
We must remember our faith in government, and trust in this man, M. Antonius. We must review these papers and enact what Caesar has laid out for the restoration of the government. And we must do this expediently!