Zaragoza An admirer calls Rizal a “Model Filipino” – Notes his devotion to study and exceptional talents – Will order a copy of his book Noli me tangere – Offers to attend to the sale of Rizal’s works – A printing press – He has become quite wealthy after his marriage...
Rizal without the Overcoat
23 October 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmeritz, 23 October 1889 Dr. Rizal 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris Dear Friend, Every day I wait for your letter. Your dear brother has written me a very pleasant letter. The friars and the Quioquiapistas are losing their head. The excitement is good for the...
20 October 1889
Paris The International Association of Philippinists in a latent state — Blumentritt’s articles taught Rizal much — “The Peninsular Spaniards can rage and shout, but that will not do them any good.” — “If you are at heart our friend, the friend of six million...
14 October 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmertiz, 14 October 1889 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris My very dear Friend, According to the article Blumentritt y la venda de pasiones (“Blumentritt Hoodwinked by Passion”) in España Oriental and La Voz de España, some members of the Sociedad de Amigos del...
12 October 1889
Leitmeritz Leitmertiz, 12 October 1889 Dr. J. Rizal 45 Rue de Maubeuge, Paris My very dear Friend, I have just received your magnificent edition of Morga. This edition with your erudite notes will glorify your name. Morga’s Ruifalero is the Portuguese Ruy Falero. Do...
9 October 1889
Madrid 9 October 1889 MR. JOSE RIZAL, Your letter did not surprise me, dear Rizal, for it was precisely what I wanted and was looking for. I confess that I wrote you so that you would not say I have a grudge. I cannot have any, nor do I think there should be any...
5 October 1889
Paris October 5, 1889 To the Indios Bravos Dear Friends: Sometime ago I received your letter with the order on the Credit Lyonnais. There was no hurry about it and the only reason that made me look forward to your letter was the desire that I had to know how you...
28 September 1889
Leitmertiz Leitmertiz, 28 September 1889 Dearest Friend, Your letter of the 22nd reached my hands only yesterday. I thank you in advance for the two sculptures. You make me again your debtor. The same for the unknown donor of the cigarette case. How can I give thanks...
26 September 1889
[?] 26 September 1889 DEAR PONCE, I received your letter together with what you sent me, letters, magazines, etc., etc. Many thanks; I will write you in time. With regard to the telegram, I believe what can be done is to publish it merely as serious news, but without...
24 September 1889
[Barcelona] DEAR RIZAL, Today I have just received a telegram from Hong Kong dated yesterday which I transcribe literally: At Hacienda Malinta Weyler presides over meetings of friars who are planning a simulated revolution to have a pretext to shoot educated...