Manila
Manila, 17 October 1890
MR. JOSÉ RIZAL
MY DEAR BROTHER:
Enclosed is a draft for four hundred pesos: Two hundred from Antonino and Dandoy; one hundred from Nicolás Llamas; and one hundred from our countrywomen, single, married, and old, who wish to send you more if they had more money, but unfortunately at this time, money is scarce. We shall see in January and February if we can send you more.
Sra. Neneng, Pangoy, Trining and I are at present in Manila for this business. Uncle Antonio arrived yesterday and tells us that Nonong is very stout and very handsome and we are glad of this pleasant news.
You say in your letter that you are thinking of coming home. In our opinion, it is not convenient for you to come back at this time, because you are in great danger. Besides this, here you can do nothing; there you are doing much. However, you know better than I. Do what you ought to do.
Yesterday I visited Antonio and Emilio. I talked with the Jesuit fathers who told me many things about you and your nephews. Emilio is a singer now and Antonio is emperor or consul, so that you now have a worthy nephew. May he inherit something of you! He is studying drawing, can already draw a little, and I believe that, given more time, he may amount to something.
Receive our pleasant regards and command your sister who loves you much and always wishes you happiness.
NARCISA RIZAL
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