Hong Kong
From: Jose Rizal
To: Sixto Lopez
Copies of a magazine Rizal recommended — He asks him to write him a “scolding” letter to see if it will pass the censor — Rizal announces to Mr. Lopez his clinic at Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong, 2 Rednaxela Terrace
6 February 1892
MY DEAR FRIEND,
Through the kindness of Don Pepe[1] I received 317 copies corresponding to the No. 148 of the magazine that I recommended to you. Of course I delivered to Don Pepe 49 to which he is entitled. I am very sorry that you did to take as many copies for yourself. Do not send me anymore, for with what you have sent me I have enough and even more.
Write me by mail a “scolding” letter to see if it will reach me. It is not necessary that you sign it.
I am established here as physician and ophthalmologist and my office is on Duddell Street, No. 2 where Robinson[2] is. You can send letters to me there.
My family is well and sends your regards. On my behalf give also my regards to your brother and friends.
Yours,
CABISA[3]
Has Dona Trinidad[4] received the fans?
03-703 [Reformists]
[1] Meaning Mr. Jose Ma. Basa, Filipino exile residing there.
[2] Mr. Lopez’ physician .
[3] Tagalog version of the Spanish word cabeza, meaning “head . ”
[4] Mrs. Trinidad Zobel. Se e Lopez’ letter, 18 March 1892. The fans were sent by Juan Luna. See his letter dated 30 September 1891.