Paris Thanks for the prize for his brother Antonio – Philippine biographies for a contest for Igorrote[1] writers – The lone contestant – Rizal did not allow the inclusion of his biography – Juan Luna also wants his to be dropped – The biographies in La Solidaridad...
Rizal without the Overcoat
7 August 1891
Madrid The order for Graciano will be carried out – Also what refers to the prize for Luna – The voice of Manila is “reconciliation” – There is really no resentment between Rizal and del Pilar – Appreciating Rizal’s congratulations to La Solidaridad – Invites Rizal to...
6 August 1891
Ghent Rizal’s books valued at P600 sent to Basa – Macao postage stamps for Blumentritt, “the one who works most for the Philippines” – Printing of El Filibusterismo advances – “But, if I do not get money, I will have to suspend it” – “With 2,500 francs a good printing...
4 August 1891
Rue du Hainaut, Gand 4 August 1891 Jose Rizal My Brother, Many thanks for your esteemed letter and for the books; The first volume of Priesthood and the fine treatment of the Mar. Epos [Malayan Epic?]. I agree with you entirely that an article on this should be...
29 July 1891
Ghent 29 July 1891 MR. EDUARDO DE LETE Spain MY DEAR FRIEND EDUARDO: I received your letter, informed of its contents, I went to Brussels to gather the information about the matter in the government offices. This is what I was told in the Ministry of Justice: There...
16 July 1891
Leitmeritz, Austria Rizal’s photo praised – Two photos of Loleng, one for Rizal and the other for Maximo Viola – Walks outdoors, sun and warmth, Blumentritt’s happiness – The Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas and the Austrian Government – An article for La...
9 July 1891
Ghent Rizal receives the passage-money from Basa – Publishes El Filibusterismo, the second part of his Noli, before leaving Europe – Three months without receiving even a cent – To print his work, Rizal pawned his jewels – Disheartened – Forsaken by those who have...
5 July 1891
Leitmeritz, Austria A request of Lopez Jaena from Hong Kong – Blumentritt wants to prevent Rizal’s departure – Jaena was in Manila only four days – If he had stayed longer, he would have been thrown into Bilibid or cast away on the Mariana Islands – Rizal must abandon...
21 June 1891
Rue Philippe de Champagne, Brussels 21 June 1891 Jose Rizal My Brother, In number 49 of Solidaridad, 15 February, I have found the place and I underlined it with blue pencil. Do you want to translate it into German but striking out the name of Quioquiap? This name...
20 June 1891
Leitmeritz, Austria Cannot find the issue of La Solidaridad Rizal cited – We go through the Philippines with hands joined – Colonel von Keller read the Noli twice – Confident that El Filibusterismo will be a thunderbolt that will knock down enemies – Sends Lippert’s...