Fort Santiago, Manila 29 December 1896 Jose Rizal Prof. Fernando Blumentritt My dear Brother, When you receive this letter, I shall be dead by then. Tomorrow at seven, I shall be shot; but I am innocent of the crime of rebellion. I am going to die with a tranquil...
1896
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.
30 December 1896
To Teodora Alonso. To my very beloved Mother, Mrs. Teodora Alonso At 6 o’clock on the morning of the 30th of December 1896 JOSÉ RIZAL
29 December 1896
Fort Santiago MY MOST BELOVED FATHER, Forgive me for the pain with which I pay you for your struggles and toils in order to give me an education. I did not want this nor did I expect it. Farewell, Father, farewell! 02-925 [Blumentritt V.2]
29 December 1896
[?] Royal Fort of Santiago Royal Fort of Santiago, 29 (?) December 1896 MY DEAR BROTHER, It has been four years and a half that [we] have not seen each other or have we addressed one another in writing or orally. I do not believe this is due to lack of affection...
29 December 1896
Fort Santiago MY DEAR PARENTS AND BROTHERS: I should like to see some of you before I die, though it may be very painful. Let the bravest come over. I have to say some important things. Your son and brother who loves you most sincerely. JOSÉ RIZAL 01-924 [Family]
20 December 1896
20 December 1896 MR. LUIS TAVIEL DE ANDRADE MY VERY ESTEEMED DEFENDER, It is very possible that my sister may go to your house to speak to you about my case; and it is very possible also that in her eagerness to see me freed, she may ask you something that may vex...
25 December 1896
Royal Fort Santiago 25 December 1896 MR. LUIS TAVIEL DE ANDRADE MY VERY DISTINGUISHED DEFENDER, The judge has informed me this morning that my case will be taken up before the Plenary Court tomorrow. I have been waiting for you this morning to speak with you about an...
10 December 1896
Real Fuerza de Santiago, Manila 10 December 1896 SIR INVESTIGATING JUDGE, Mr. Jose Rizal Mercado y Alonso, 35 years old, prisoner in the Real Fuerza de Santiago on account of the proceedings against him, to Your Lordship respectfully expounds: That having learned that...
28 September 1896
en route to Spain 28 September 1896 Jose Rizal My very dear Friend, A passenger on board has just told me a news that I can hardly believe and should it be true, would bring to an end the prestige of Philippine authorities. You will remember that last year you...
29 September 1896
Argentina 29 September 1896 DEAR FRIEND,.. Today I have spoken with some countrymen of ours and I note enthusiasm to go. I too send you my adhesion which I wish you to be kind enough to present to the General Committee. If you need a secretary who is at the same time...