Leitmeritz
14 November 1887
To Dr José Rizal
Calamba, Province of Laguna de Bay
Island of Luzón, Philippines
Via Brindisi
Dearest Friend,
Your long silence is painful to us. Are you sick or has some mishap befallen you? I hope not. Please write me. For the New Year we wish you and your beloved family very good luck. On New Year’s Eve we are going to drink a glass of punch to your health and that of your family.
I embrace you in spirit!
Yours faithfully,
F. Blumentritt
02-275 [Blumentritt V.1]