Paris
He will do the drawings for the second edition of Noli – More interesting with illustrations that will appeal to the masses – They will meet in Paris before Rizal’s trip home – About the power of attorney given to Govantes.
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Paris
21 August 1891
Juan Luna
Mr. Jose Rizal
Ghent
Dear Friend Rizal,
A thousand thanks for the prospectuses of Ghent and Brussels that I have received.
I will make the illustrations that you like for the second edition of the Noli. It seems to me that you have a good idea, for, if it will not cost you much, it will be more interesting with illustrations that will move the masses when they see some drawing depicting an assassination or something sensational.
It will be glad to see you in Paris in September and especially if you are going to the Philippines.
Is it true that your family has given a power of attorney to Pedro Govantes in order to look after the lifting up of the banishment of some of your relatives? I was told so by Mr. Antonio Marcaida who is here in Paris, with his wife, Chuidian’s sister. Tell me if he has achieved something, now that he is a deputy and nephew of your uncle.
Regards from Paz, kisses from the children and an embrace of
Yours affectionately,
Luna
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