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...
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.
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.,...
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...
14 May 1892
Paris Wishes him a large clientele in Hong Kong – His brother Eugenio Vergel inquires where Rizal’s books can be obtained in the Philippines – Strict customs regulations prevent him from sending Rizal’s book to the Philippines – Offers his services to Rizal. * * *...
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...
11 May 1892
Madrid Madrid, 11 May 1892 MR. J. RIZAL Hong Kong DEAR FRIEND, This has no other purpose but to greet you and also your family. I hope that little by little tranquility is returning to you all. Now you are saved from the greed and fierceness of the beasts. It is very...
4 May 1892
Hong Kong 4 May 1892 Jose Rizal My Brother, I received on time your esteemed letters and post card and I read them to my family. All are grateful to you and in unison, they say in chorus: “How good is Blumentritt and how much he likes you!” My parents feel happy now;...
29 April 1892
Sandakan From: W. B. Pryer To: Jose Rizal * * * Sandakan, 29 April 1892 DEAR DON JOSE, The governor refuses to confirm Cook’s action in offering you the 5000 acres of land free—so you will not be able to have it. Yours in haste, W. B. PRYER P.S. He intimates also that...
29 April 1892
Ghent Ghent, 29 April 1892 MR. JOSEPH RIZAL Hong Kong DEAR FRIEND, Without any news from my family, my situation today is unbelievable. My embarrassment increases in proportion to the necessities of life. So pardon me for not being able to comply with your little...
28 April 1892
Sandakan From: Ada Pryer To: Jose Rizal Mr. Pryer thanks Rizal for a gift of Japanese curtains – Hopes he will come back. * * * Sandakan, 28 April 1892 DEAR DON JOSE, It was very kind of you to have sent me these nice Japanese curtains. I admire them very much and...