Manila
Manila, 3 September 1892
MR. JOSE RIZAL
Dapitan
DEAR FRIEND AND COMPATRIOT,
Upon my arrival at this city, in the bay I learned about the sad mishap that has fallen you. Your father, one night I was at his house on a visit, told me that you will be pardoned shortly. How happy we would be if the news turns out to be true! Our excited people always trust in you, considering you their redeemer and savior. Do not doubt the loyalty of your fellow countrymen, for all bewail the treachery of which you have been a victim and all are ready to shed their blood for the salvation of our motherland and of yours. All greet you through me and send you an embrace of patriotic love with which some day all united they wish to die.
ILDEFONSO LAUREL
P. S.
Our mutual friend Deodato Arellano[1] told me that he has received two letters from Madrid addressed to you, which until now, for lack of means, he has been unable to send you. He is awaiting your decision on the matter.
04-760 [Misc.]
[1] Deodato Arellano, Filipino reformist and revolutionist who, with Andres Bonifacio, Ildefonso Laurel, Ladislao Diwa, Valentin Diaz, and Teodoro Plata was one of the founders of the Katipunan that started the Philippine Revolution of 1896.