Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria Superb reply of Rizal to Barrantes – Every phrase is a sitzt on the face of Barrantes – Bluemntritt also working on his reply to Barrantes – A letter from Paciano to Blumentritt — Ask if Raymond from the Museum of Natural History of...
Rizal without the Overcoat
25 February 1890
Manila He received the bill of lading of a box of copies of Rizal’s edition of Morga – Because of strict censorship he does not know when the books will be released and whether they will be allowed to circulate – Some copies of it are already circulating secretly – If...
24 February 1890
Paris Cost of living in Brussels compared to that of Paris is after all not so cheap – Ventura offers Rizal his apartment at Paris and money if he needs any – Various pieces of news, letters, and envelopes for Rizal – Ventura talks about the ladies he is with. * * *...
17 February 1890
Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Austria Blumentritt is very busy agitating for the overthrow of the present municipal government because of its nepotism – Great effect of Filipinas dentro de cien años – The liberal group in Spain now looks at the Philippines with different eyes...
16 February 1890
Brussels Receives articles from Ponce – Rizal cannot understand an article of Mir Deas – Biographies of notable Filipinos that ought to be published – There are many snakes in the ranks of the enemy – Ponce ought to go to Madrid to help in the editing of La...
12 February 1890
Madrid 12 February 1890 [Mr. Jose Rizal] MY FAVORITE FRIEND, How many [times] have I wished to send you the enclosed translation but I always forget. Its translation has been done stealthily, so that in case it is to be used, be careful that the translator is not...
12 February 1890
Brussels 12 February 1890 MY DEAR NANING, I was waiting for your letter written at Madrid in order to tell you where I am now living, but as you did not breathe, I thought to myself that you must be still in Barcelona. My address is at the head of this letter. I have...
10 February 1890
[?] Contribution of 70 pesetas to the International Association of the Philippines – Rizal’s petition submitted to Minister Capdepon – Governor’s General report cannot be found – Pedro Serrano Laktaw in disgrace – Rizal should send copies of his books to Jose Ma. Basa...
9 February 1890
Paris 9 February 1890 Juan Luna Dear Rizal, Through your letter I know that you live almost in a garden and you are pleased with the life there and the cheapness and spaciousness of your rooms. The colony is well. You know of what it is composed and its quality; I...
5 February 1890
Paris He explains the disappointment of the Pardo de Tavera family at Rizal’s departure – They would have liked him to stay for a birthday dinner – Sending Rizal money – His baggage at the train station – Would Rizal want issues of La Solidaridad and El Dia sent to...