Singapore
Singapore, 5 December 1891
MR. JOSE RIZAL
Hong Kong
MY DEAR SIR AND FRIEND:
I have before me your letter of 26 November and I am very glad that you have arrived safely at that Colony.
I thank you for forwarding the letter of our mutual friend Luna. There is nothing in it that demands prompt action.
In my possession are 20 Filis, 6 Morgas, and 4 Nolis, and I will try to sell them or introduce them in the Philippines. But you give me only the price of the Filis . . . . At what price shall I sell the others?
I have read your last work, that is, El Filibusterismo. Although the opinion that I have formed of it would not augment nor detract from its merit, permit me to tell you that it has pleased me very much, and as a good Filipino, I am very grateful to you for your book that will regenerate that unfortunate country [the Philippines], fomenting in some of its inhabitants and making germinate in others hatred of the friars and the defenders of their policy.
I must also thank you for the accuracy of the portrayal of the captain of the steamer Tabo. He was my uncle!
Begging you to give my compliments to Mr. Basa, I remain.
Your servant and friend.
M. DE CAMUS
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