27 July 1880

Manila

News about Anastacio Banatin – Request for new pillows, complete with cases, and new sheets – Rizal asks for his monthly allowance for August

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[Manila,] 27 July 1880

MY DEAR BROTHER,

I received your letter and I’m informed of its contents. Anastacio[1]is safe in the college for he has not cracked up. Moreover, the Father Rector does not allow anyone to go out.

My pillow is now almost useless. Let us see if you can send me two new ones, and I say two so that if any of you comes, he may have his own. I would like them also to have their corresponding cases and I would like some sheets.

I gave two pesos to the Rubios, and I should like you to send me my monthly allowance for August as Nanay and I had agreed. I shall have the greatest pleasure if you do me this great favor.

Nothing more, love to all, and command your brother.

JOSÉ RIZAL

P. S.

Esteban and Zaragoza as well as other friends and compatriots send you regards

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n.d Manila

From: José Rizal

To: Teodora Alonso

Rizal’s safe arrival at Manila and the beginning of his classes
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[Manila]

MRS. TEODORA ALONSO

MY VERY DEAR MOTHER,

Yesterday at 3:10 I arrived at Manila safely and in the finest weather.

I found my brother-in-law Antonino and Dandoy at the house of his sister and they asked me about you there.

My classes are beginning. I expect to ask for a few days of vacation to spend them with you there, the only place where I’m happy.

Nothing more, affectionate regards to my good brothers and friends as well as to my loving sisters and may you and my father bless me.

Your son who loves you dearly,

RIZAL.

Uncle Antonio[2] sends you regards.

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