Leitmeritz Leitmeritz, 10 November 1889 Dr. J. Rizal 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris My dear Friend and Brother, I have just received a series of clippings of La Voz de España and La Opinión, full of dirty and ridiculous attacks directed against my person. I shall send them...
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.
4 November 1889
Paris Paris, 4 November 1889 [Mr. Marcelo H. del Pilar] Rd. L. M. DEAR SELO, The bearer of this letter is a secret brother of ours in Rd. L. M. whose rank is 2nd degree. Nobody else except we two ought to know that he is our brother. He has some business there in...
3 November 1889
Madrid Regrets the outrages against Rizal’s family – But not all Spaniards think alike – Some Spanish newspapers, above all those of the republican press, do justice to Rizal – Has little trust in Spanish politicians – Every Filipino should contribute something toward...
30 October 1889
Barcelona Barcelona, 30 October 1889 MR. JOSE RIZAL DEAR RIZAL, I received your letter from Marseille. I note in it that you are disgusted because I printed your name in my review of your book. Bear in mind that in all writings the name of the author is placed at the...
25 October 1889
Zaragoza An admirer calls Rizal a “Model Filipino” – Notes his devotion to study and exceptional talents – Will order a copy of his book Noli me tangere – Offers to attend to the sale of Rizal’s works – A printing press – He has become quite wealthy after his marriage...
23 October 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmeritz, 23 October 1889 Dr. Rizal 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris Dear Friend, Every day I wait for your letter. Your dear brother has written me a very pleasant letter. The friars and the Quioquiapistas are losing their head. The excitement is good for the...
20 October 1889
Paris The International Association of Philippinists in a latent state — Blumentritt’s articles taught Rizal much — “The Peninsular Spaniards can rage and shout, but that will not do them any good.” — “If you are at heart our friend, the friend of six million...
14 October 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmertiz, 14 October 1889 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris My very dear Friend, According to the article Blumentritt y la venda de pasiones (“Blumentritt Hoodwinked by Passion”) in España Oriental and La Voz de España, some members of the Sociedad de Amigos del...
12 October 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmertiz, 12 October 1889 Dr. J. Rizal 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris My very dear Friend, I have just received your magnificent edition of Morga. This edition with your erudite notes will glorify your name. Morga’s Ruifalero is the Portuguese Ruy Falero. Do...
9 October 1889
Madrid 9 October 1889 MR. JOSE RIZAL, Your letter did not surprise me, dear Rizal, for it was precisely what I wanted and was looking for. I confess that I wrote you so that you would not say I have a grudge. I cannot have any, nor do I think there should be any...