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 –...
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.
15 January 1896
Dapitan Money he sends parents given to Paciano instead — Telegram petitioning for Rizal’s freedom — Enemies everywhere, even in so called “friends” — Rizal buys land — He invites his parents to come live with him again — He has spent his youth serving his country —...
15 January 1896
Dapitan Order for household equipment — Sends money for the bicycle — Presents of fish, cacao, and music books from Miss Josephine — Good Dapitan Christmas — “My greatest happiness would be to have you all by my side.” — They should think it over before they join him...
3 February 1888
On February 3, 1888 we departed at 5:00 o'clock p.m., Friday. On leaving Manila, I did not feel that sweet and melancholy sadness of six years ago, upon seeing the towers of the cathedrals and the big convents. I was accompanied by my brothers-in-law and cousins....