11 November 1889

Paris

11 November 1889

[Mr. Mariano Ponce]

MY DEAR FRIEND,

You will receive together with this the proofs that I have corrected. I received them only today.

According to the Feria de las Mujeres, it seems that it is true, so that you may order it printed, but it is necessary to mention that it is drawn from the Ateneo. If I were not so short of time, I would have gone to the library to investigate it; nevertheless, I shall send you a telegram if it turns out untrue.

You have asked me long ago where El Sanscrito en la lengua Tagalog can be bought. Pardon me for not having answered you at once on account of the great amount of my work. If you need only one copy, write me, but if you need many, have someone look for it in Madrid where they can be found in the bookstore of Fernando Fe on Alcala Street or in that of Cuevas.

I have no time now to send you an article.

With regard to “Filipinas dentro de cien anos” [The Philippines a Century Hence], I am going to expand it and display my ability. We will keep each other guessing and catch each other by sleight of hand.

I have already finished the work[1] and I am having it printed now. It can be expected to be out within some weeks; the correction of the proofs is finished.

This is all and regards to all. Regards to Roxas.

LAONG LAAN

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