London
From: Jose Rizal
To: Dr. A.B Meyer
Dr. Niumann declines the post of counselor of the International Association of the Philippines
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37 Chalcot Crescent
Primrose Hill, N. W.
London, 27 February, 1889
MY DEAR SIR,
I regret to inform you that I have just received a very cordial letter of Dr. Niumann in which he says that on account of his numerous duties he cannot accept the post of counselor of the Association.
If you think it is not possible to find another scholar to take his place, I would appreciate it very much if you would let me know so that I could present it to him for consideration. Otherwise, we shall be compelled to dispense with the valuable cooperation of the Dutch, which is very regrettable.
Begging you for a thousand pardons for these troubles, I have the honor to offer myself, your attentive servant who kisses your hand.
RIZAL
**[February] 1889. 37 Chalcot Crescent, London
Letter of Rizal to the Spanish Overseas Minister, Madrid.
Original in Archivo Historico Nacional, Madrid. Seccion de Ultramar, legajo 2253, expediente 55. Not in EpRiz and JRNCC. Transcription and translation first published by Fr. John Schumacher as “Due Process and the Rule of Law: Three Unpublished Letters of Rizal.” Philippine Studies Vol. 25, no. 2 (1977), p.244-247. Microfilm copy available in the Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library Reel 350.
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