Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria Blumentritt is saddened by Rizal’s departure for his native land: “Don’t go to the Philippines but to Madrid where you can serve your country better.” – He believes that Tagalog, Bisayan, and Ilocano will absorb all the rest of the...
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.
20 July 1890
Brussels Brussels, 20 July 1890 (Mr. Marcelo H. del Pilar) 43 atocha, Madrid, Espana) MY FAVORITE FRIEND: Enclosed you will receive the continuation of the “Indolence of the Filipinos” including the power of attorney brought by our friend Serrano concerning the...
20 July 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels The case of the estate against the friars has been lost – Rizal is determined to return to the native country though he may have “to pass over serpents and vipers.” – “Those peoples would better be assimilated by a greater Malayan nation...
18 July 1890
Brussels Brussels, 18 July 1890 Mr. Marcelo H. del Pilar 43 Calle de Atocha Madrid MY FAVORITE FRIEND: I have received a letter concerning our case against the friars which is now in the Supreme Court. I will send you the power of attorney.[1] If you think that my...
18 July 1890
Brussels Short of money – Desire to return to the Philippines even if that is rashness – “As we are not doing well on the path of prudence, I am going to look for another.” – It is better to die in the Philippines than to do badly in Europe – Rizal doesn’t understand...
14 July 1890
Barcelona Order for P25 for Rizal from sale of his book – Ponce is opposed to Rizal’s return to the Philippines – His life is in danger – It would be better if he should go to Spain joining del Pilar and Ponce in Madrid – Serrano is in Europe to meet Rizal – Jaena...
11 July 1890
Paris Paris, 11 July 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL Brussels DEAR FRIEND: I change my mind. I am giving up this year my trip to Germany and Switzerland for reasons which I will tell you when we meet. If you are remaining there, I am thinking of paying you a visit; I do not know...
7 June 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria Appreciation for Rizal’s artistic present – Favored by God whose brow the genius of the sublime has kissed – His home, a treasury of Filipino art – The Austrian press gave much publicity to the change of ministry in Spain – All against...
5 July 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels Gift of two sculptures (the Scientia is broken) – Blumentritt does not look well in the picture – As if devoid of a kind heart – The spectacles are to blame – Rizal cannot quite copy Blumentritt’s likeness with any medium – Sagasta’s...
9 July 1890
Brussels Brussels, 9 July 1890 [Mr. Mariano Ponce] Barcelona, Spain MY DEAR NANING: I received your letter and am informed of its contents, I sent you 6 copies to the address of our friend Icasiano. I regret very much what had happened to our friend Panganiban. I wish...