Dapitan Manila, 25 April 1896 MY VERY DEAR BROTHER, The bearer, Mr. M. Rivera, is a trusted friend to whom you can entrust the ring and the boards for the dulang that you promised me. I do not mention any more the fine personal qualities of the bearer because this...
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.
9 April 1896
Dapitan Rizal deplores the death of Dr. Rost – He was like a father to him and his house a home to Rizal – He died serving the cause of science – Affectionate phrases from Rizal – Rizal also complains that he cannot see those dear to him – If he did not believe in the...
12 March 1896
Dapitan He reports on María’s son, Moris. * * * Dapitan, 12 March 1896 MRS. MARÍA RIZAL MY DEAR SISTER: Enclosed is Moris' letter who is just beginning to learn how to write. He is stout and dark and he knows how to swim a little. Only he is too lively and playful,...
5 April 1896
Dapitan Philological conversation with Blumentritt – Rizal treating patients from various parts of the Archipelago – The Mangianenschrift – Blumentriit comprehends the spirit of the Tagalogs – Before publishing his grammar, Rizal wants to be well steeped in Malay and...
12 March 1896
Dapitan Dapitan, March 12, 1896 Sra. Da. Teodora Alonso My very dear Mother: I read your letter that you wrote me for the previous mail only yesterday, so I was not able to say anything about them. Please do me the favor of paying the bills that may be presented to...
12 March 1896
Dapitan Dapitan, March 12, 1896 My dear sister Trining: I received your letter as well as your shipment of rice, etc. For the next mail send me another three sacks of rice. 3 sacks of rice 2 " " flour 1 package of indigo white and black thread for sewing machine 2...
14 February 1896
Leitmeritz, Austria 14 February 1896 Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt My very dear friend Pepe, I have to communicate to you the sad news of the demise of our mutual friend R. Rost. This venerable old man left on an express train of London to give a lecture at a...
15 February 1896
Dapitan Dapitan, February 15, [1896] My dear sister Trining: Upon opening the box containing the lottery tickets after the boat had left, I found between the cartons your ring, or which must be yours, with three pearls in this form: [sketch] I am informing you so that...
12 February 1896
Dapitan Rizal received his orders except the sponge – Music books for his nieces care of Josephine Bracken – Rizal’s bicycle – Little hope for a new patient – Agrees it better not to marry anyone – Wants to have furniture made in Manila – Sending pickles and fish –...
12 February 1896
Dapitan Dapitan, 12 February 1896 MRS. MARÍA RIZAL MY DEAR SISTER: Moris arrived here yesterday afternoon but I was not home. While still far away he shouted, saying that he was bringing stockings for Miss Bracken. They are all happy and studious. Moris can now write...