03-067 [Reformists]
1883.01.23 9 Hermosilla, Madrid
From: Miguel Morayta
To: Jose Rizal
Professor Morayta invites Rizal to send him some of his literary works, either in prose or poetry, to be read in a programme in honor of Giordano Bruno and the freedom of thought
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9 Hermosilla, Madrid, 23 January [1883]
Mr. Jose Rizal y Alonzo
Dear Friend,
I went to the house of our friend Paterno to find out where you live and I am writing you at his house.
Towards the end of February, our comrades will celebrate with a programme the anniversary of Giordano Bruno. Works exclusively by his students will be read.
And as I know how meritorious you are, I request you to send me some of your works in prose or verse which will be read at this programme.
It deals with a manifestation in favor of freedom of thought and there is a place in it for many more subjects than Giordano Bruno.
And confident that you will accede to my request., I am
Your very affectionate friend,Miguel Morayta[1]
[1] He was a professor of history at the Universidad Central de Madrid, a liberal, and friend of the Filipino reformists in Spain. Rizal had been one of his students.