Rue de Maubeuge, Paris To visit the libraries of Holland in search of books on the Philippines of the XVII century – La Precia Censura, Blumentritt’s article in La Solidaridad, praised by all – How a foreigner can love the Filipinos! – Both Filipinos and Spaniards...
1890
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.
24 January 1890
Leitmeritz, Austria 24 January 1890 Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt My Brother, I have just received your letter of the 24th; it is wonderfully written. In truth, it is an article that ought to be published. Unfortunately your observations on the abuse of religion are to...
7 January 1890
London From: Jose Rizal To: Dr. A.B. Meyer Paper and book ordered by Dr. A. B. Meyer that cannot be found in Paris or London respectively – Rizal appreciates his friendly advice. * * * 37 Chalcot Crescent, Primrose Hill, N. W. London, 7 January 1890 DR. A. B. MEYER MY...
12 January 1890
Madrid Madrid, 12 January 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL MY DEAR FRIEND AND COMPATRIOT, As Mr. Modesto Reyes is indisposed suffering from a severe cold which has compelled him to stay in bed for many days, he has asked me, as a friend and comrade, for together we attend to the...
January 1890
Manila Rizal given power of attorney — You should support Governor Mompeón y Loret of Laguna, because as long as he is in the province, we need not fear anything — “The governor general [Weyler] has delivered himself body and soul to the friars” — Now there is more...
2 January 1890
Leitmeritz, Austria Greetings and Christmas gifts – Reply to a letter of La-calle – Blumentritt’s article on previous censorship – I must say that I like del Pilar better; he is serene and a politician ought to be serene before anything else – Meyer marvels at the...
3 January 1890
Paris 3 January 1890 [Mr. Mariano Ponce] MY FAVORITE FRIEND, I received your letter and immediately I sent the nine copies of Morga to Canon just in case you should leave before their arrival. But, if you are still there when they arrive, ask Canon for them; he will...
2 January 1890
Madrid 2 January 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL LONDON[1] MY ESTEEMED SIR, I received your letter of 26 December with a bill for 25 pesetas enclosed as your membership fee in the Associacion Hispano-Filipina. You will know that its new treasurer is Antonio Luna so that as soon...