? London MY DEAR SELO,[1] Enclosed I send you a power of attorney and a letter to be delivered to Govantes. Read the power of attorney and tell him your opinion. I have given the power of attorney to Govantes because he is a registered lawyer there. You have enough to...
1889
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.
May 1889
? Paris DEAR NANING, Hurry a little bit the publication of Blumentritt’s work. Let me know why Graciano has left your house. If there is something you cannot tell me, keep silent. I should like you to continue united so that everything will prosper. I remember having...
March 1889
? Paris Paris, March 1889 [Mr. Mariano Ponce] MY DEAR NANING, Enclosed I send you the corrected proof. I am in great haste because I am going to the Museum. Can you make what is toward the end instead of bastard type, cursive type? I received La Defense de...
February 1889
London London, (February 1889?) Dearest Friend, I have received your post card with your approval, as well as the monthly review for the Orient, but the letter you promised me has not yet arrived here. I am waiting eagerly for it because I want to know your opinion in...
January 1889
Barcelona He asks for data on Diego Silang’s rebellion – He doubts the veracity of Isabelo de los Reyes’ account * * * Barcelona January 1889 Marcelo H. del Pilar [Mr. Jose Rizal] My dear Friend, Without any letter from you to answer I send you my picture as a...
January 1889
London Basa’s example of writing in defense of the Philippines is inspiring to other Filipinos – To serve a country there is nothing like being in it – Marcelo H. del Pilar did not need to come to Europe – Filipinos are afraid to buy the Noli – He asks Basa to keep...
January 1889
London January 1889 Jose Rizal Mr. Marcelo del Pilar My dear Friend, How sorry I am that you did not arrive in time for our first reunion of the 31st December. You would have enjoyed it, at least I imagined so. But [it is] fine, for you it is not a question of...
31 December 1889
Barcelona Barcelona, 31 December 1889 MR. JOSE RIZAL DEAR PEPE, I received the book Sucesos.[1] Many thanks. I have read only Blumentritt’s prologue. Truly excellent. Please send me immediately about ten copies that I can send to the Philippines by the first mail that...
31 December 1889
Calamba Attested deposition of Hidalgo’s deportation — The governor general, the rector of Santo Tomás, and two Dominicans are awaited at Calamba — The object of the visit is to frighten the tenants so that they would pay — Choleng, teacher — Hidalgo also wrote M. H....
29 December 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmeritz, 29 December 1889 Dr. J. Rizal 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris Brother of my heart, For the New Year on my behalf, my family, and your friends and admirers, Czepelack and Klutzschack, I wish you everything imaginably good and beautiful. Above all I...