01-017 [Family]
1880.07.27 Manila
From: José Rizal
To: Paciano Rizal
News about Anastacio Banatin – Request for new pillows, complete with cases, and new sheets – Rizal asks for his monthly allowance for August
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[Manila,] 27 July 1880
MY DEAR BROTHER,
I received your letter and I’m informed of its contents. Anastacio[1]is safe in the college for he has not cracked up. Moreover, the Father Rector does not allow anyone to go out.
My pillow is now almost useless. Let us see if you can send me two new ones, and I say two so that if any of you comes, he may have his own. I would like them also to have their corresponding cases and I would like some sheets.
I gave two pesos to the Rubios, and I should like you to send me my monthly allowance for August as Nanay and I had agreed. I shall have the greatest pleasure if you do me this great favor.
Nothing more, love to all, and command your brother.
JOSÉ RIZAL
P. S.
Esteban and Zaragoza as well as other friends and compatriots send you regards
[1] Anastacio Banatin, son of Capitán Juan Banatin, gobernadorcillo of Calamba from 1867 to 1868.