16 July 1891

Leitmeritz, Austria

Rizal’s photo praised – Two photos of Loleng, one for Rizal and the other for Maximo Viola – Walks outdoors, sun and warmth, Blumentritt’s happiness – The Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas and the Austrian Government – An article for La Solidaridad exposing the ignorance of Fabie

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Leitmeritz, Austria

16 July 1891

Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt

Dr. Jose Rizal

Ghent (Gand)

My Brother,

Your photo has given not only me but also my whole family the greatest joy. You are excellently taken, as if you were speaking. For that reason, a million thanks.

I send you two photos of Loleng;[1] one for you and the other with my affectionate greeting you please send through a safe way to Maximo Viola.

I again take a walk frequently now because we have sun and warmth, which constitute my happiness. It agrees with me very well and again I smoke one cigar a day. The first cigar I smoked was from the Philippines. The Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas has a contract with the Austrian Government by which Philippine tobacco can be sold in some cities under certain conditions. Fortunately, among these cities is Leitmeritz.

I have written an article for the newspaper La Solidaridad which exposes the ignorance of Mr. Fabie. The article has encouraged me very much.

With the most affectionate greetings,

Your intimate friend,

F. Blumentritt

03-634 [Reformists]