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...
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.
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...
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...
5 April 1892
Sandakan From: W. B. Pryer To: Jose Rizal * * * Sandakan, 5 April 1892 MY DEAR DON JOSE, Herewith the two letters we arranged on Sunday, I have the reply from Mr. Cook in hand and will talk it over with you when you come up. Yours very truly, W. B. PRYER 04-721...
4 April 1892
Sandakan From: W. B. Pryer To: Jose Rizal Mr. Pryer is willing to act as agent of Rizal on a commission basis. * * * Sandakan, 4 April 1892 DEAR DON JOSE, I shall be very happy to accept your agency here on the terms arranged between us yesterday which I now confirm:...
3 April 1892
Sandakan From: W.B. Pryer To: Jose Rizal Rizal’s project to lease land in British North Borneo entailed considerable correspondence, as the following letters show. Mr. Pryer is the manager of the Dunlop Corporation in Borneo. * * * Sandakan, 3 April 1892 DON JOSE...
31 March 1892
Ghent Disappointed at the conservative ideas of our old folks – Dismal legacy of slavery – Family interests and patriotic ideas and liberty – To die for the country is a duty – Against the stupid expression: “What a waste of blood!” – May those conservative ideas not...
24 March 1892
Paris A post card from Bautista inquires about General Despujol’s treatment of Rizal – Del Pilar suggests congratulations to Despujol – Fee for the issue of Rizal’s diploma by the Ministry of Fomento – Presents Rizal with a book on diagnostic pathology by H. Virchon –...
21 March 1892
Biarritz From: Edward Boustead To: Jose Rizal Felicitations on the salvation of his family – Aid of the Throne of Grace – May Rizal escape friar intrigues and attain success as a physician – Fire in Manila – Biarritz is very lively – Remembering the excursion with...
19 March 1892
Leitmeritz, Austria Greetings of the Filipino Colony of Leitmeritz, formed by the Blumentritt family on Rizal’s saint’s day, St. Joseph, 19 March. * * * Leitmeritz, Austria 19 March 1892 Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt Dr. Jose Rizal 2 Rednaxela Terrace Hong Kong...