Loughlin, Bishop John, Brooklyn, New York, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1859 December 23

Father Gaudentius Ballustrini had Loughlin's permission to go to New Orleans on the advice of his doctor. When Ballustrini left Loughlin was not at home and Ballustrini had only a letter from Loughlin's secretary and also one from Father William Reegan the Pastor of the church to which he was attached. Ballustrini has lost these letters and has written for more. He spent a year in the Brooklyn diocese and Loughlin recommends him to Blanc. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 16 mo.