Manila
Manila, 27 December 1891
MR. JOSE R. MERCADO
MY DEAR BROTHER,
Enclosed herewith are some of your papers that I found in Calamba. I was not able to answer your letter promptly because it arrived when I was in Calapán, visiting Antonino, our brother [in-law], and other companions. However, when I returned to Calamba I inquired about the papers you are asking for from the man with whom you left them and he gave me only the enclosed. I wish to inform you that I have not found a single letter of L. [Leonor] that you asked me to send you.
I hope you will forgive me for not answering your letter at once. Besides not finding the letters of L. that you asked me to send you, when I arrived home at Calamba I found my son Arsenio gravely ill and he died on 4 September of this year.
I’ll not tell you any more about what happened to our family here nor about the death of your nephew and godson Franz, which I deeply mourn. I believe Nanay has already told you about our life here and about the death of Franz.
Please give to Sr. Paciano the other papers that are also enclosed, sent by Tonino to be given to him.
Many regards to you and kiss Tatay and. Nanay’s hands for us and we are waiting for their blessing.
Your distressed sister who loves you and does not forget you.
NARCISA RIZAL
01-682 [Family]