September 17, 1873 San Francisco
From John Hager
To William Ralston
"I have been suggested to ask you for a letter to Gov. F. A. Low our Minister to China on behalf of the application to be made in favor of appointing Reverend Dr. Loomis of this city Consul General for the Empire of China at San Francisco. Something to the effect of that and herewith enclosed. Yours truly, John Hager"

From: John Hager
To: Honorable F A Low, Minister
"Dear Sir
An application will be made by some friends of the Reverend Dr. Loomis of this city to have him appointed Chinese Consul General for San Francisco, CA. He is a very estimable person."
Note: F. A. Low's term as Minister to China ended on July 24, 1873. William Parke Avery was his replacement.
Note: Reverend Loomis edited "Confucius and the Chinese Classics: Or Readings in Chinese Literature".

Daily Alta California, Volume 25, Number 8595, 10 October 1873
Read Reverend Loomis' description of ministering to Chinese immigrants.

Read about William Chapman Ralston

Read about John Hager