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...
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.
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...
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...
28 September 1889
Leitmertiz Leitmertiz, 28 September 1889 Dearest Friend, Your letter of the 22nd reached my hands only yesterday. I thank you in advance for the two sculptures. You make me again your debtor. The same for the unknown donor of the cigarette case. How can I give thanks...
5 October 1889
Paris October 5, 1889 To the Indios Bravos Dear Friends: Sometime ago I received your letter with the order on the Credit Lyonnais. There was no hurry about it and the only reason that made me look forward to your letter was the desire that I had to know how you...
26 September 1889
[?] 26 September 1889 DEAR PONCE, I received your letter together with what you sent me, letters, magazines, etc., etc. Many thanks; I will write you in time. With regard to the telegram, I believe what can be done is to publish it merely as serious news, but without...
24 September 1889
[Barcelona] DEAR RIZAL, Today I have just received a telegram from Hong Kong dated yesterday which I transcribe literally: At Hacienda Malinta Weyler presides over meetings of friars who are planning a simulated revolution to have a pretext to shoot educated...
22 September 1889
Paris Two statuettes by Rizal: A beggar and a girl with basket — A cigarette case of nitò, gift to Blumentritt — Moret shows a good disposition towards the Filipinos — Rizal’s annotation of Morga’s work to be printed, his translation of Blumentritt’s Memoir almost...
23 September 1889
Barcelona Ponce sends money, a letter, and newspapers through Rizal – He has some letters for del Pilar – Inquires about the proofs of Memoria of Blumentritt – He asks Rizal for an article for La Solidaridad – Where can he obtain a copy of Pardo de Tavera’s El...
21 September 1889
Paris Last month of the Exposition — Between 60 to 100 Filipinos, including servants and maids, present in Paris — A list of names of those present — Advice of lawyers: do not pay the rent — The case can be raised to the Supreme Tribunal — Wishes for news about his...