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 —...
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.
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 “ “ “...
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...
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...
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...
24 May 1889
Barcelona “La Verdad para todos” by Rizal and “Filibusteros” by Blumentritt in La Solidaridad – La Vanguardia Filipina is afraid of Philippine affairs – Another Asociacion Hispano-Filipina in Madrid? – Possible martingale to divide the Filipino colony – News of...
21 May 1889
Barcelona Barcelona, 21 May 1889 DEAER LAONG LAAN, As you wish, the editor’s foreword will be placed at the beginning of the booklet. Por telefono will be published in booklet form, since the cost of 2, 000 copies does not amount to P10. It is very well written, I...
20 May 1889
Paris 20 May 1889 Dear Friend, I have your manuscript. Certainly it deserves to be translated. I will begin immediately. Do not worry about the question of money. I have here 200 marks for you; it is my money. Come when you wish. Advise me only in advance so that I...
20 May 1889
Paris Familiar address towards each other, like brothers – Rizal’s reply to La Vox de España – Complete break with Regidor – Rizal himself will publish his Morga edition – Regrets that Panganiban’s article on education was not continued – Estimate of expenses for...
18 May 1889
Barcelona T. H. Pardo de Tavera’s lively imagination – We ought to protect ourselves from the intrigue of the enemies and the candor of friends – If it is time to abandon the pen, then Rizal can count on him – Was there racial antagonism in the break with the one who...