Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria The sufferings of Rizal’s family – Imagination is not an enemy of style – not every style should be original – Only geniuses have originality – Rizal’s book should be written in French – Scheidnagel tries to sell a collection of...
Rizal without the Overcoat
26 June 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels Distressing news from home – The parents and sisters of Rizal are victims of persecution – The fear of banishment eclipses reason in some of the persecuted – Progress in the study of French – Rizal, according to Chapusset, has much spirit...
24 June 1890
Barcelona Barcelona, 24 June 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL Brussels MY DEAR FRIEND: I received on time your letter and forgive me for not having answered you at once. Many thanks for your photograph and the three copies of Morga which I have also received. I have not gone to...
11 June 1890
Brussels Rizal is not seceding; he wishes only to rest and let other pens shine – Gloomy presentiments and sad dreams – Earnestly wishes to finish the 2nd volume of the Noli and be ready for any eventuality – Will send articles – Filipino youth’s duty is to redeem the...
8 June 1890
Madrid Del Pilar wants Rizal to continue writing for La Solidaridad – Rizal’s collaboration is very much appreciated – Filipinos now abstain from gambling on account of Rizal’s advice – Villalva Hervas will speak to the Republican and Conservatives to favor La...
7 June 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria Appreciation for Rizal’s artistic present – Favored by God whose brow the genius of the sublime has kissed – His home, a treasury of Filipino art – The Austrian press gave much publicity to the change of ministry in Spain – All against...
6 June 1890
Brussels You should be a model of virtues and good qualities "for the one who should teach should be better than the persons who need her learning." — Admonishes Choleng for adding to their family’s troubles — “To fall with the head high and a serene brow is not to...
4 June 1890
Brussels Rizal writes Ponce in Tagalog – Returning Ramon Riego de Dios’ greetings – Rizal is very friendly towards those who know how to love their native country – He esteems those of Kawit or Maragondong – “May the flowers form the Philippines not wither in Spain.”...
3 June 1890
Manila Manila, 3 June 1890 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL DEAR BROTHER-IN-LAW: I wish to inform you that the two brothers Emilio and Antonio and I are here in Manila and this afternoon I'm going to take them to the college of the Jesuit fathers. The whole family are well and so are...
2 June 1890
Manila Manila, 2 June 1890 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL Brussels DEAR BROTHER, I suppose our letters have been lost on the way for you [have] not answered even one of them, but I don't doubt that you will answer this letter, even with only two lines. I have read your letter to Aunt...