04-087 [Misc.] 1883.09.15...
1883
This page presents the letters of José Rizal, carefully arranged in chronological order. Each entry follows the sequence of dates to provide a clear view of his thoughts, experiences, and correspondences as they unfolded through time.
Vacillating between the law course and the philosophy and letters course — Madrid summer disagrees with him — Discusses the future prospects of Tacio and Dandoy, two Calamba youths — Filipinos at Madrid — Comparing Filipino and Japanese students — Only one Filipino is studying agriculture — Probable new minister of colonies.
01-086 [Family] 1883.09.11 San Miguel, Madrid...
Some monuments in Paris — Pantheon — Jardin des Plantes — Abbey of Cluny — Julian Baths — France’s national holiday — Palace of Versailles.
01-085 [Family] 1883.08.2 Rue de Rennes, Paris...
José M. Cecilio (Chengoy) is promoted – Begs Rizal to be his future compadre – Asks Rizal to be the godfather of any future child of his.
04-084 [Misc.] 1883.07.29...
Studying French at Paris — Cost of living — Regrets the passing of Fr. Leoncio López — The pro-friar Fr. Villafranca
01-083 [Family] 1883.07.20 Rue de Rennes, Paris...
Tour of Paris continued — The Bullier — Musée de Grivin — The Louvre Museum — Its vastness and treasures.
01-082 [Family] 1883.07.[?] ...
Tour of Paris continued — National Panorama — Palace of Industry — Hotel Dieu — Museum of Orfila — Jardin des Plantes — Luxemburg Palace — Hotel des Invalides.
01-081 [Family] 1883.07.5 Paris, 124 Rue de Rennes, Quartier Latin From:...
The journey from Madrid to Paris — A stroll through Paris — Laennec Hospital — Lariboisere Hospital — Jardin d’Acclimatation.
01-080 [Family] 1883.06.21 Paris...
Sugar crop — Rizal asks permission to go to Paris — A portrait of Rizal at Leonor’s house painted by Resurrección Hidalgo — Death of Father Leoncio López, Calamba’s parish priest – Departure of the police lieutenant — Town fiesta of Biñan — Incident with the civil guard — Feast of Corpus Christi — No receipt for payment of land rent — The Philippines is the most heavily taxed country in the world – Anastacio Bonatin, to whom Rizal had been guardian, was expelled from school.
01-079 [Family] 1883.05.26 Calamba...
She asks Rizal for prescription for the itch — News about town acquaintances and relatives.
01-078 [Family] 1883.05.14 Calamba...