Calamba Calamba, 24 July 1882 DEAR BROTHER, I was not able to write you in the preceding mail about what occurred during the fiesta, because I was sure that uncle Antonio would inform you about it; and then an indisposition that I had precisely on the day of the...
Rizal without the Overcoat
11 July 1882
Manila Manila, 11 July 1882 MR. JOSE RIZAL MY DEAR FRIEND AND NAMESAKE, For the duration of my eye ailment I had to deprive myself to many things, for I was closed up in the house for three months. Now that I am completely cured I am going to pick up the pen write you...
11 July 1882
Manila Kalamba, 25 August 1882 MR. JOSE RIZAL MY DISTINGUISHF.D FRIEND, I received your letter and I thank you infinitely for the affectionate sentiments and benevolence that you dedicate to me. I must tell you that your sudden departure surprised me and at the same...
30 June 1882
Trinidad St., Sta. Cruz Manila 30 June 1882 Mr. Jose Rizal My dear and esteemed Rizal, If the absence of a son from the bosom of his esteemed family is sad, no less will be that of a friend who, being very dear to all of us who have had the honor of being called his...
26 June 1882
Bulacan Bulacan, 26 June 1882 MR. JOSÉ RIZAL ESTEEMED JOSÉ, I thank you for your recommendation in my favor; I thank you for remembering us; and we are glad that you arrived safely in that country… I tell you that Father becomes exceedingly sad every time he remembers...
23 June 1882
Barcelona Barcelona, 23 June 1882 MY DEAR PARENTS AND BROTHERS, I have the pleasure to write you today, the eve of the town feast there [Calamba], a memorable day for me, although it is not the day of the departure of the mail boat. My last letter, dated in the Canal,...
7 June 1882
Suez, Canal Suez Canal, 7 June [1882] MY DEAR PARENTS, The last letter I wrote you was at Aden before disembarking. This will inform you about the rest. I went down at Aden, which, as I have told you perhaps, is a town of little importance by itself, but it is...
26 May 1882
Manila Manila, 26 May 1882 DEAR BROTHER, Yesterday I received at the town hall of Calamba through Maneng your letter dated at Singapore. As I was going to Manila, after reading it, I sent it to our house. I cannot tell you in this letter then the impression it...
28 December 1881
Manila She chides Rizal for not writing her. * * * Manila, 28 December 1881 ESTEEMED JOSE, I would be glad if on the receipt of this you are in good health and happy. I was very much surprised that you had a letter for Papa and none for me; but at first, when they...
25 May 1881
Manila Manila, 25 May 1881 MR. JOSE RIZAL FRIEND RIZAL, Aramis and Athos with all their families are already here; they came on the 23rd instant, but they are sad for not seeing their chief, Treville. We should like therefore that upon receiving this, if your pursuits...