Brussels Short of money – Desire to return to the Philippines even if that is rashness – “As we are not doing well on the path of prudence, I am going to look for another.” – It is better to die in the Philippines than to do badly in Europe – Rizal doesn’t understand...
Rizal without the Overcoat
18 July 1890
Brussels Brussels, 18 July 1890 Mr. Marcelo H. del Pilar 43 Calle de Atocha Madrid MY FAVORITE FRIEND: I have received a letter concerning our case against the friars which is now in the Supreme Court. I will send you the power of attorney.[1] If you think that my...
14 July 1890
Barcelona Order for P25 for Rizal from sale of his book – Ponce is opposed to Rizal’s return to the Philippines – His life is in danger – It would be better if he should go to Spain joining del Pilar and Ponce in Madrid – Serrano is in Europe to meet Rizal – Jaena...
11 July 1890
Paris Paris, 11 July 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL Brussels DEAR FRIEND: I change my mind. I am giving up this year my trip to Germany and Switzerland for reasons which I will tell you when we meet. If you are remaining there, I am thinking of paying you a visit; I do not know...
9 July 1890
Brussels Brussels, 9 July 1890 [Mr. Mariano Ponce] Barcelona, Spain MY DEAR NANING: I received your letter and am informed of its contents, I sent you 6 copies to the address of our friend Icasiano. I regret very much what had happened to our friend Panganiban. I wish...
5 July 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels Gift of two sculptures (the Scientia is broken) – Blumentritt does not look well in the picture – As if devoid of a kind heart – The spectacles are to blame – Rizal cannot quite copy Blumentritt’s likeness with any medium – Sagasta’s...
3 July 1890
Brussels Brussels, 3 July 1890 Mr. Antonio Luna MY DEAR ANTONIO: I felicitate cordially all of you and especially you for the happy brilliant about you held in the studio of your brother. It is good for the youth to devote themselves to something more serious and...
30 June 1890
Manila 30 June 1890 Brussels MR. JOSÉ RIZAL DEAR JOSÉ: With this same date I have written you another registered letter enclosing the papers on eviction issued by the manager of the Calamba Estate against Tatay[1] [Father] and a money order which I'm sending you. I'm...
30 June 1890
Manila 30 June 1890 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL Brussels DEAR UNCLE: This is the second time that I'm writing you and I wish to tell you again that my brother and I are studying here in Manila. I know now how to add whole numbers; I know by heart half of the geography book,...
29 June 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria 29 June 1890 Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt My Brother, For a long time we have been waiting for some sign of life from you and we hope that you are well. My wife always tells me not to worry about you, because an extraordinary and capable...