Calamba DEAR BROTHER, The reason we have not written you is already told in Mariano's letter. What I can tell you is that here there is much disturbance and there is said to be many bandits, as well as many persons inspecting patents. Today it is very gay here at my...
1886
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.
January 1886
Paris Christmas in Paris — A pair of Grecian vases painted by Rizal — Good behavior of French children — The mansion of Dr. Wecker — Rizal is going to Germany where there are very good professors — Already writes all French as he does Spanish —He already can perform...
2 January 1886
Madrid On 31 December was held the traditional banquet of the Filipinos at Madrid – Rizal’s absence was noted – His letter of adhesion was read – In every speech of the Filipinos there was a toast dedicated to the absent Rizal – The speeches of Llorente, Lete, Lopez...