01-003
1877.02.10. Tanawan, Batangas.
Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo
TO: José Rizal
[Family]
Plans upon Rizal’s graduation
Tanawan, Batangas
10 February 1877
MY DEAR JOSÉ,
With the object of greeting you and at the same time of asking you for the date of your graduation I permit myself to address you these lines, requesting you to tell me if you wish to make some preparation for the occasion so that I may be able to contribute something to it to show you my affection.
In the meantime, know that I profess you a great affection, and command your servant in whatever he can be useful to you. A thousand regards.
Affectionately yours,
MANUEL TIMOTEO HIDALGO[1]
[1] Husband of Rizal’s eldest sister Saturnina, affectionately called Manéng.