Brussels Brussels, 3 July 1890 Mr. Antonio Luna MY DEAR ANTONIO: I felicitate cordially all of you and especially you for the happy brilliant about you held in the studio of your brother. It is good for the youth to devote themselves to something more serious and...
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.
30 June 1890
Manila 30 June 1890 Brussels MR. JOSÉ RIZAL DEAR JOSÉ: With this same date I have written you another registered letter enclosing the papers on eviction issued by the manager of the Calamba Estate against Tatay[1] [Father] and a money order which I'm sending you. I'm...
30 June 1890
Manila 30 June 1890 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL Brussels DEAR UNCLE: This is the second time that I'm writing you and I wish to tell you again that my brother and I are studying here in Manila. I know now how to add whole numbers; I know by heart half of the geography book,...
29 June 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria The sufferings of Rizal’s family – Imagination is not an enemy of style – not every style should be original – Only geniuses have originality – Rizal’s book should be written in French – Scheidnagel tries to sell a collection of...
29 June 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria 29 June 1890 Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt My Brother, For a long time we have been waiting for some sign of life from you and we hope that you are well. My wife always tells me not to worry about you, because an extraordinary and capable...
26 June 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels Distressing news from home – The parents and sisters of Rizal are victims of persecution – The fear of banishment eclipses reason in some of the persecuted – Progress in the study of French – Rizal, according to Chapusset, has much spirit...
11 June 1890
Brussels Rizal is not seceding; he wishes only to rest and let other pens shine – Gloomy presentiments and sad dreams – Earnestly wishes to finish the 2nd volume of the Noli and be ready for any eventuality – Will send articles – Filipino youth’s duty is to redeem the...
24 June 1890
Barcelona Barcelona, 24 June 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL Brussels MY DEAR FRIEND: I received on time your letter and forgive me for not having answered you at once. Many thanks for your photograph and the three copies of Morga which I have also received. I have not gone to...
6 June 1890
Brussels You should be a model of virtues and good qualities "for the one who should teach should be better than the persons who need her learning." — Admonishes Choleng for adding to their family’s troubles — “To fall with the head high and a serene brow is not to...
8 June 1890
Madrid Del Pilar wants Rizal to continue writing for La Solidaridad – Rizal’s collaboration is very much appreciated – Filipinos now abstain from gambling on account of Rizal’s advice – Villalva Hervas will speak to the Republican and Conservatives to favor La...