01-092 [Family]
1883.11.27 Calamba
From: Narcisa Rizal
To: José Rizal
Reasons for not writing Rizal — Family news.
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[Calamba, 27 November 1883]
MY DEAREST BROTHER,
Don’t mind my failure to write you and don’t resent it. It is not due to my lack of regard for you but to the sickness that visited us. First of all was the cholera. Because of it we moved to our parents’ house where we are now all living together with our dear parents and sisters. From that time until now we are still here. Our house near Mrs. Neneng was destroyed by the typhoon that passed here. Secondly, were the sickness and death of the priest. For over two months we forgot the time that elapsed. And Dandoy has been confined in bed for over one month suffering from fever like that of Tacio, son of Capitán Juan. Through God’s mercy our own family escaped all these mishaps, as Mother says in her letter and for this we ought to be endlessly thankful to the Creator for taking care of us. On account of his old age, Father now and then complains of body pains, but he still eats well.
Your sister who loves you and your nephews Emilio, Angélica, Antonio, Isabel, and Consuelo embrace you,
NARCISA RIZAL