1891

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.

26 August 1891

Barcelona On the alleged conflict between Selo and Rizal – The members of the Hermada de San Patricio regret the incident – Selo’s letter which twists the facts – Lopez Jaena and Moises Salvador defend Rizal – Meeting of Basilio Teodoro and Jaena – “Nothing from...

26 August 1891

Ghent Ghent, 26 August 1891 MR. JOSE MA. BASA Hong Kong MY DEAR FRIEND, I write you hurriedly to tell you that my work[1] is progressing. Within one month you will have it, and me with it. I am studying the way of introducing it in Manila. Graciano has arrived....

23 August 1891

Rue du Hainaut, Gand 23 August 1891 Jose Rizal My Brother, Thanks for your letter. I answer it at once, briefly and clearly. For it is for me a satisfaction to speak of the late curate of my home town. Father Leoncio Lopez was a native Filipino, but he was no...

24 August 1891

Ghent Ghent, 24 August 1891 MR. MARIANO PONCE Madrid DEAR FRIEND, Enclosed are two letters that you may read and you may tell Selo[1] about should you find in them something you do not approve of. I leave it to you. I wrote them both and I will not conceal from you...

21 August 1891

Paris He will do the drawings for the second edition of Noli – More interesting with illustrations that will appeal to the masses – They will meet in Paris before Rizal’s trip home – About the power of attorney given to Govantes. * * * Paris 21 August 1891 Juan Luna...

19 August 1891

Madrid Greatness is in direct proportion to the number of enemies – The pin has not been lost – Apacible will return also and wants to be Rizal’s fellow passenger – Filipinos who are leaving Madrid – He is recuperating from an illness – Excited to read Rizal’s new...

14 August 1891

Europe Concerning the chief of the Filipino colony in Madrid and the administration of La Solidaridad – Rizal explain his attitude from a lofty level – Everything is settled with his retirement from the colony – His admirable spirit of sacrifice – His patriotic moral...

12 August 1891

Ghent Resentments and disagreements? – Let us not talk of the non-existent – Reasons why Rizal stopped writing for La Solidaridad – “I fight for the nation, the Philippines.” – Alejandrino and Evangelista are studying – On Sunday they eat together in Philippine style...

7 August 1891

Madrid The order for Graciano will be carried out – Also what refers to the prize for Luna – The voice of Manila is “reconciliation” – There is really no resentment between Rizal and del Pilar – Appreciating Rizal’s congratulations to La Solidaridad – Invites Rizal to...

8 August 1891

Paris Thanks for the prize for his brother Antonio – Philippine biographies for a contest for Igorrote[1] writers – The lone contestant – Rizal did not allow the inclusion of his biography – Juan Luna also wants his to be dropped – The biographies in La Solidaridad...