Isla de Panay 21 September 1896 MY DEAREST MOTHER, This afternoon we shall arrive at Aden for which reason I write you to give you some news about myself. Our trip from Singapore to Colombo and from Colombo to here has been a happy one. There had not been much...
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.
27 September 1896
Argentina Suggestions of a nostalgic compatriot – Long live the Unitarian Republic of the Philippines – News of the insurrection reached Argentina – He believes that Japan is called upon too liberate Oceania and the west coast of the Pacific from European domination –...
2 September 1896
At the Bay Persuasive requests and recommendations of Rizal to his family before his departure for Cuba — May his sisters take good care of their old parents — Professes his love for his brothers-in-law — Final words of advice for his nephews and nieces. * * * At the...
7 September 1896
The Isla de Panay September 7, 1896, at 8 in the evening My dearest Mother: Today we arrived in Singapore after a happy and uneventful voyage. It has been hot during the trip. I received the easy chair, for which I give you many thanks, as well as the typewriter and...
30 August 1896
Manila MY DEAR SIR, Enclosed I send you two letters for the Ministers of War and Colonies that I believe will be well received. I have no doubt that you will make me proud of you before the Government with your future behavior, not only for your promised word but...
2 September 1896
Cruiser Castilla MRS. TEODORA ALONSO MY MOST BELOVED MOTHER, As I promised you, I address you a few lines before departing to inform you of the state of my health. I'm well, thank God; I'm only worried about how you will get along or how you have gone through these...
19 August 1896
Cruiser Castilla Reiterates his order of certain delicacies to be sent to the Cruiser Castilla — The officers treat Rizal well and he wants to compliment them — His sister to calm his old parents — Trust in God who watches over us all — He has saved me from greater...
25 August 1896
Cruiser Castilla Grateful to his sister for her hospitality to Josephine — But he would not want to abuse it—A proof of fraternal love that Rizal will never forget — But to avoid troubles it would be better that she take a little house near her sister's — Orders his...
17 August 1896
Manila Miss Bracken tries to see the Governor General in behalf of Rizal — Would like to visit him alone instead of with the family — She has fifteen pupils — She is also studying piano — She remembers their life together in Dapitan — Professes her undying love. [The...
13 August 1896
Manila Manila, 13 August 1896 MY DEAR JOE This morning at half past eight Sra. Narcisa received a letter from you, I am very sorry that I have made a mistake of your cloth not sending your pants and waistcoat, but as you said you are not in great need of it. I only...