Brussels Rizal would like del Pilar to sign his articles with his true name to prepare him to take his place – When Philippine representation is secured, Rizal will retire to devote himself to teaching - Our brains are our only redemption – However, representation...
Rizal without the Overcoat
3 April 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria “Our mutual dreams are very curious.” — Analogy between Germans and Tagalogs, Germans and Igorots – Philippine music resembles Slavic melodies – A wish, probably unrealizable, to go to the Philippines. – Del Pilar’s bad luck – An article...
1 April 1890
Madrid Madrid, 1st April 1890 MR. JOSE RIZAL Brussels MY DEAR FRIEND RIZAL: Today ends your subscription to El Dia; that is to say your aid and collaboration with us. I have been in charge of sending you the paper lately because of the absence from Madrid of Mr....
1 April 1890
Manila Manila, 1st April 1890 MY DEAR BROTHER-IN-LAW: Until this day I have not received any letter from you. I have already sent you six letters since the beginning of December and an order of 100 pesos. Tell me who has used the power of attorney that I sent you and...
31 March 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels Mutual dreams – “When I am already there then you will come with your whole family and you will live with me” – “I shall devote myself to the sciences, I shall read and write history; I shall establish a school… and you will be its director”...
19 March 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria 19 March 1890 Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt My Brother, Today is your saint’s day and although I come late with my good wishes, I am sure you will accept them as kindly as if they had come on time. I have finished today my reply to Barrantes...
10 March 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria 10 March 1890 Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt My Brother, I have read your letter with great interest and I have laughed a great deal at your many witty phrases. I believe that my next Antibarrantada articles will please you more than the...
6 March 1890
Rue de Champagne, Brussels Despite wanting to avoid mutual admiration, Rizal praises Blumentritt’s article – Barrantes’ article on the Tagalog Theater is infested with errors – “I fear he may die of rage upon reading Blumentritt’s criticism” – “It would be a great...
5 March 1890
Brussels From: Jose Rizal To: Dr. A.B. Meyer The use of hashish in the Philippines – The Filipinos drank, arak, nipa-palm and coconut wine and chewed buyo before the coming of the Spaniards – Opium was introduced later. * * * 38 Rue Philippe de Champagne, Brussels 5...
28 February 1890
Madrid 28 February 1890 [Mr. Jose Rizal] MY FAVORITE FRIEND, It is Antonio[1] who is looking for biographical data on our countrymen who are studying here in Europe. He says that he will use them for the periodical. If possible, please send yours, and whether he uses...