Calamba Calamba, 11 July 1886 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL, MY DEAR BROTHER-IN-LAW, For some months I have not written you even two or three words on account of my duties and manner of living; excuse me then for this silence. Now I'll explain to you everything. Since 2 October when...
Letters
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.
7 July 1886
Madrid Madrid, 7 July 1886 MR. JOSE RIZAL DEAR PEPE, I write you again to find out if you have received a registered letter with the amount of 100 pesetas that I sent you more than a week ago. As I have not received your reply, 1 doubt if it has reached you. If you...
26 June 1886
Heidelberg Heidelberg, 26 June 1886 To the Reverend Pastor Ullmer (Esquire) DEAR SIR PASTOR: This morning I visited all the banks in order to change this note, but I did not find any which honors Spanish notes; they are giving me only two days to send this note to...
21 June 1886
Madrid Madrid, 27 June 1886 MR. JOSE RIZAL DEAR PEPE, I received your letter and I'm informed of its content. I immediately looked for money and fortunately I found some as it happened that my friend had money. The ring is pawned already. I should like to know if this...
9 June 1886
Wilhelmsfeld Wilhemsfeld,[1] 9 June 1886 MY DEAR PARENTS AND BROTHERS, Since the beginning of January until now, I haven’t received either a letter or a draft, though according to my calculation I ought to receive money a month ago, for what I have would barely last...
28 May 1886
Madrid Madrid, 28 May 1886 Mr. Jose Rizal Dear Pepe, I read your urgent letter with the greatest pleasure and it made me very happy to know that you are very well and in good health. I no longer remember if I have given you my new address. I believe that I indicated...
23 May 1886
Calamba He sends him money — Paciano is planning to abandon Pansol — Asks Rizal to send him a remedy for malaria. * * * Calamba, 23 May 1886 DEAR BROTHER, Enclosed you will receive a draft for ₱188 against the Hong Kong Bank, in accordance to what you told me in your...
24 April 1886
Heidelgberg I promised to write you in case I should decide to remain in the country for a few weeks. Since you have had the kindness to secure a boarding-house for me, on Sunday evening, if the weather is fine, I shall be in Wilhelmsfeld. I have been told that the...
20 March 1886
Heidelberg 20 March 1886 MY DEAR PARENTS BROTHERS, Winter is over and this is now spring. Here the changes of the season are greatly appreciated for a great contrast is noted in the change. After the cold of a severe winter, after so much ice and so much snow and so...
11 March 1886
Germany Germany, Thursday, 11 March 1886 MISS TRINIDAD RIZAL MY DEAR SISTER Since I left our country I have received only four or five lines written by your hand, one or two insignificant news about you and nothing more. I don't know how you are and I cannot imagine...