Dapitan Rizal is grateful for a copy of Kempis’ Imitation of Christ, of Fr. Chirino, Fr. Delgado, and Cartasde los Misineros – Brilliant defense of his espousal of the Philippine cause – Noli me Tangere is not inspired by any resentment or by Germans – He is not a...
Rizal without the Overcoat
1 November 1892
Leitmeritz, Austria Hoping his letter was delivered to Rizal – The friars should allow him to console the sorrowful Rizal – He also forgives the insults against him – “…we do know if the condition of a Filipino exile is as deplorable as that of a Russian.” – Loleng, a...
25 October 1892
Dapitan He would like to see his relatives and fellow townsmen exiled to Jolo in Dapitan – They would attract settlers who would cultivate the immense lands of Mindanao – He would engage in farming if he were completely free – His parents would come and he would have...
13 October 1892
Manila Manila, 13 October 1892 MR. JOSE RIZAL MY DEAR PEPE, I received through the Very Reverend Father Superior your esteemed letter of 1st September and I am informed of its content. I am glad you like my insignificant work on the Waters of Luzon; but I must inform...
12 October 1892
Manila From: Fr. Pablo Pastells To: Jose Rizal Father Pastells goes into lengthy philosophic-religious disquisitions – Sends him a booklet, Contemptus Mundi – Reminds him of his Ateneo days at Manila. * * * Manila, 12 October 1892 DR. JOSE RIZAL MY MOST BELOVED IN...
3 September 1892
Manila Manila, 3 September 1892 MR. JOSE RIZAL Dapitan DEAR FRIEND AND COMPATRIOT, Upon my arrival at this city, in the bay I learned about the sad mishap that has fallen you. Your father, one night I was at his house on a visit, told me that you will be pardoned...
1 September 1892
Dapitan From: Jose Rizal To: Fr. Pablo Pastells Rizal thanks Fr. Pastells for his gift of a book by Sarda – Replies to Fr. Pastell’s message sent through Fr. Obach of Dapitan – Expresses his opinion frankly and sincerely – “Self-esteem is dignity…” – Thanks him for...
25 July 1892
Dapitan "As if I were on vacation in Dapitan" — Loving remembrance of his mother — He commends his brother for substituting for his exiled brother-in-law Antonino, but does not admire him for it — They should remain in Hong Kong for its good climate — His sisters...
20 July 1892
Madrid Madrid, 20 July 1892 MR. JOSE RIZAL DEAR PEPE, I am bewildered by your various letters that I have read concerning my unfortunate article of the 15th April last. I am sorry indeed that you should continue with your procedure little consistent with good...
20 July 1892
Madrid Grieved by the deportation of Rizal – “Soon I will follow you; let us see if we can scatter the seed” – Pi y Margall and the European colony deplore it – According to del Pilar it is not Rizal whom Lete attacks – It was a call to reflection and duty –...