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 –...
Rizal without the Overcoat
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...
18 December 1895
Dapitan Dapitan, 18 December 1895 MRS. MARÍA RIZAL MY DEAR SISTER: I received your letter and we thank you for your regards. Miss Josephine is sending regards and Christmas greetings to you and Moris. If I do not leave this place, send Moris over here. It is useless...
18 December 1895
Dapitan Dapitan, 18 December 1895 MY DEAR SISTER SRA. LUCÍA, I have seen your daughter's letter and I note that they are progressing. It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. The troubles in Calamba[1] brought about your daughter's education. If I do not leave this...
18 December 1895
Dapitan Allaying his parents' fears about his proposed service in Cuba — He would welcome an inexpensive bicycle — He sends money to his parents — Presents for his family — Material for pantaloons sold well — Plans to buy more land if unable to leave Dapitan — He has...
17 December 1895
Dapitan He offers to serve in the Cuban campaign as physician in the Spanish Army * * * Most Excellent Sir The Governor General of the Philippines MOST EXCELLENT SIR, Mr. Jose Rizal Mercado y Alonzo, Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery by the Faculty of San Carlos of...
16 December 1895
Dapitan Dapitan, 16 December 1895 MR. PEDRO A. PATERNO MY DISTINGUISHED FRIEND, As very rarely news reach me – and even these are very confused – since I have been exiled to this corner of the world, I did not know for this reason if your father is still living (as I...
21 November 1895
Dapitan Much gratitude for a box with many gifts – Payments for items ordered – Sends thanks to Juan Luna – Lucia Rizal purchases a new house – Prescription for rheumatism – Results of her blood test – Many patients, all are poor – Asks for a pair of toothbrushes and...
21 November 1895
Dapitan Dapitan, 21 November 1895 MRS. MARÍA RIZAL MY DEAR SISTER: I have received your letter including the bottle of Cologne and a sack of flour. I thank you for them. Concerning your toothache, maybe you have been given a medicine containing mercury. You can tell...