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...
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.
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. * * *...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
16 June 1892
Paris Returns to Manila summoned by his mother – Presentiment of a great disaster – Awaiting Rizal’s instructions for the triumph of good aspirations – Unity of the divided party at home – Let us maintain our ideal – Trained in French boxing and wielding a sword, he...
20 April 1892
Rednaxela Terrace, Hong Kong Rizal, having returned from Borneo, answers Blumentritt – A former Dominican professor of Rizal made a statement in his favor, defending his books and the people of Kalamba – The rector of the University and even the archbishop disapprove...
13 April 1892
Ghent Favorable conditions for patriotic campaign – Confidence in Rizal’s ability to work for our liberty – He will know how to overcome obstacles to such a noble cause – We, cannot expect anything from Spain – Less from Spanish charlatans – Rizal purchasing some...
15 April 1892
Barcelona Barcelona, 15 April 1892 MR. JOSE RIZAL, Hong Kong MY DEAR RIZAL, I have not received a letter from you for some time. I know nothing about your life or about your work. I’m here struggling with poverty and a gloomy future. Read my letter to Mr. Basa and you...