Paris Typographical errors in La Solidaridad – Rizal’s photos – P. Roxas and the patriotic movement – In the crusade we are engaged in I should not like comedians and merchants to take part – Do not ask for heroism from the purse – Drop the pseudonyms; whoever wishes...
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.
15 June 1889
Barcelona From: Jose Rizal To: Vicente Barrantes Rizal points out Barrantes’ glaring errors and ignorance of Philippine History. * * * Barcelona, 15 June 1889 MOST EXCELLENT SIR, They say that the most sensible man has to commit a folly at least while he lives on...
18 June 1889
Paris Rizal sends a corrected article by Blumentritt –Has been busy accompanying Llorente – He regrets typographical errors in La Solidaridad – He shall send pictures – Send a copy of Soberania to T. H. Pardo de Tavera – Paterno organizing Circulo Hispano-Filipino de...
4 June 1889
Paris You fight for our country and you imbue us with valor — Ready to unsheathe our swords in your defense — Don’t take the slander of Spaniards seriously — Blumentritt’s Memoir — Dr. A. B. Meyer — Once Philippines is more liberated we shall go and live there —...
13 June 1889
Madrid Govantes, Spanish lawyer born in the Philippines, who holds the title of Conde de Albay, is grateful to Rizal for his letter of sympathy on the death of his father, Felipe Govantes – Ideas are not an obstacle to the mutual admiration between political...
26 May 1889
Calamba A townsman of Calamba writes Rizal in Tagalog sending him a little contribution from his friends – He has received the books Rizal sent home – Gave Paciano French newspapers – Everybody is asking for him and regards him as the “Second Jesus Christ,” their...
3 June 1889
Paris 3 June 1889 Mr. Mariano Ponce 2-3 Rambla Canaletas Barcelona, Spain DEAR NANING, Deduct from my money in your possession the following amount that I received here: 1 Soberania monacal from Regidor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1 “ “ “...
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...
26 May 1889
Paris Paris, 26 May 1889 Mr. Mariano Ponce 2-3 Rambla Canaletas Barcelona, Spain MY FRIEND, Enclosed is my reply to Barrantes.[1] Have it printed if you believe it is worthwhile. Put my name or Laong Laan. Tell Plaridel and Jaena that they may take care of shortening...
24 May 1889
Barcelona Nothing disturbs the harmony of the Filipino colony in Barcelona – Insulting article published in La Nacion by Antonio Rodriguez de Ureta against La Solidaridad and its staff – Rizal’s article “La verdad para todos” – Barrantes’ El teatro tagalo deserves to...