Paris
3 January 1890
[Mr. Mariano Ponce]
MY FAVORITE FRIEND,
I received your letter and immediately I sent the nine copies of Morga to Canon just in case you should leave before their arrival. But, if you are still there when they arrive, ask Canon for them; he will give them to you. I am going to London and then I am coming back here to go to Germany or Denmark. This is all.
I will help with everything you need for your book, especially in the field of history. Forward! Have no fear, your style is good, you write well.
This is all. Greet everyone for me. Happy New Year!
RIZAL
01-487 [Family]