Hong Kong 15 June 1892 MR. MARIANO PONCE Madrid MMY FAVORITE FRIEND, Through your letter of 18th May that I have received, I have learned of your good wishes for me and I see that you do not forget me. My relatives and parents are thanking you for your regards and...
1892
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.
31 May 1892
Saigon Saigon, 31 May 1892 MR. J. M. BASA FOR MR. J. RIZAL Hong Kong DEAR PEPE, I have been here for four very dull days, at the rate of three pesos a day. We are shaking hands and I am very sorry indeed that I cannot do it in person for lack of time. I want to reach...
26 May 1892
Barcelona Barcelona, 26 May 1892 MR. JOSE RIZAL MY DEAR RIZAL, I received your post card which you sent me from Borneo. I congratulate you on the attainment of the purposes that have brought you there, and the Filipino colony congratulates you also, the same as I do....
23 May 1892
Manila Sisa, fairly improved — Despujol is not here yet — Awaiting pardon on the eve of His Majesty's birthday — Everyone is opposed to Rizal's return — Abroad he can do much for the country's welfare — As soon as he is freed, they will all go to Hong Kong for a visit...
24 May 1892
Hong Kong Hong Kong, 24 May 1892 [MR. JUAN ZULUETA] BROTHER TEULUZ Manila, Philippines Rizal, after censuring an article of Lete in La Solidaridad that he found offensive and whose apology he leaves to the discretion of the Committee, adds: “I repeat once more: I do...
23 May 1892
Hong Kong Disgusted by the article of Lete in La Solidaridad – Rizal believed he was alluded – “What animal has bitten you that you attack me?” – “I am not meddling in politics and I work only to prepare a place for refuge.” – “I made Simoun a dark figure so that show...
23 May 1892
Hong Kong Unexpected attack of Lete – Why did del Pilar allow its publication? – They will think there is schism among the Filipinos – Rizal would not take offense so that things would not become worse – Do they pretend to attack him in order to show that they are...
17 May 1892
Hong Kong At last Rizal receives a duplicate of his diploma, Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery, the original diploma sent to the governor general of the Philippines in 1887 having been lost – Rizal graduated in 1884 and began negotiating for the delivery of his...
21 May 1892
Sandakan From: Hugh Hughes To: Jose Rizal He extolls the Sugut Estate – He is acting as real states agent. * * * H. Hughes & Co. Architects, Contractors, Valuers, Timber Merchants, Accountants, &c., Late Contractors to Her Majesty’s Army & Navy, also the C. N, Ry Co.,...
14 May 1892
Manila Manila, 14 May 1892 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL Hong Kong ESTEEMED JOSE, Five or six days after the arrival at this capital city of Captain Martin, he came to visit us here, bringing me at the same time your letter addressed to Captain General Despujol[1] and advising me to...