April 16th, 1891
Captain J. Alfred Darrow,
I appreciate your discretion in restricting outbound owls; my request is that information on the existence of a creature itself be kept under wraps at least until the Voyager is back in English waters, as I will have to communicate with my Portugese counterpart regarding handling this incident. To that end there may be some communication but my top priority is ensuring that we do not have a panic in Britain.
You will be met at the magical dock in Portsmouth by magic-adept Ministry employees and healers who do not have notable connections onboard — given the circumstances, I think it is of the utmost importance to ensure that those who meet you are able to keep a clear head.
If you send the names of casualties, we will be able to conduct death notifications. And for what it's worth, under very difficult circumstances your ship and crew have performed admirably.
You will be met at the magical dock in Portsmouth by magic-adept Ministry employees and healers who do not have notable connections onboard — given the circumstances, I think it is of the utmost importance to ensure that those who meet you are able to keep a clear head.
If you send the names of casualties, we will be able to conduct death notifications. And for what it's worth, under very difficult circumstances your ship and crew have performed admirably.
Regards,
Minister J. L. Ross
Minister J. L. Ross