Dapitan
His nephew, Moris, and father both recover from illness — Good that Maria has a store — His sister Maria’s debtors have not paid — Tell Moris to study hard so he can write Rizal letters — Orders fishhooks — Will send friends walking sticks as souvenirs.
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Dapitan, 25 September 1895
MRS. MARÍA RIZAL DE CRUZ
MY DEAR SISTER:
We and all the children are very much pleased to learn that Moris has recovered. We have all been thinking of him.
I also know about Father’s illness; I’m thankful that he got over it. It might be good for him to bathe in the sea.
It is good that you have a store; it will serve as a diversion for you. Still better would be for you all to join together and establish a large store.
None of your debtors have paid, not even a penny.
Tell Moris to study hard and learn how to write so that he can write me. I’ll send him lanzones, durian, and other fruits.
Miss B. is sending you best regards.
Please send me one package of small fishhooks, like those you had here, because there are many who are ordering. Please tell me if Sr. Pedro is coming here and I’ll get the house ready.
Please greet for me Sr. Gino, Aunt Concha, and Aunt Tikano.
By the next boat I’m going to send walking sticks as a remembrance to friends.
This is all and command your brother who does not forget you.
JOSÉ RIZAL
01-867 [Family]