19th August, 1893

Mr. Wright

[Generic pleasantries]. I was acquainted with your mother, before I became an emigrée, and I expect she is proud indeed to have a son offering himself as a candidate for Minister of Magic!

It is indeed your candidacy that has prompted me to write to you today: it is my intention to offer a tea of sorts, so that the voters (and their wives) might get to interact with candidates for Minister of Magic en masse, and in a more relaxed setting than a debate or public forum. I should not think my little function well-attended unless your own presence graces it.

R.S.V.P no later than 28th August, that I might prepare appropriately for the candidates that are able to attend. I hope to meet you soon; please do give my best to your mother.