Calamba
DEAR JOSÉ,
Don’t resent your failure to receive letters from me. I always read your letters to Father and I see that you are well there. Receive ₱100 for your doctorate that your brother-in-law Maneng and I are sending you.
I have two children now, the first-born is Alfredo and the second is Adela. I’m eight months now on the family way. Study obstetrics very well. Because we are many, there will always be some who will have difficulty in childbirth.
In case you have time to study the method of painting leaves, buy me the best cutter and mold for flower leaves.
When we go to Manila, I shall have Alfredo photographed and I shall send [the] picture to you so that you may see the likeness of this lively boy.
I hope I shall have [a] safe delivery and we may see each other again.
Regards and I shall write you again. The bearer of this letter is in a hurry.
Your ever loving sister,
SATURNINA RIZAL
01-122 [Family]