Leitmeritz
25 July 1887
Doctor José Rizal
Kalamba, Laguna de Bay
Island of Luzon, Philippines
Via Brindisi
Dear Friend,
I am sunk in deep melancholy because of the failure to arrive of the longed-for news of your safe arrival at the side of your loved ones. Then came to us the bad news of the death of our friends Nordmann and Labhart, which distresses us. Even my eyes are aching very much. Eysert is definitely painting in earnest an oil painting of me for you. It may be finished by next week. Professor Robert Klutschack is back from his summer home. He sends you hearty greetings. So also do Dr. Czepelack and Eysert. My loved ones greet and kiss their faithful friend.
You are close to the heart of
Your loving brother,
F. Blumentritt
Hearty greetings to your parents and brothers.
02-253 [Blumentritt V.1]