01-077 [Family]
1883.05.14 Calamba
From: Mariano Herbosa
To: José Rizal
Rizal’s favorite chestnut horse is the swiftest among the horses at Calamba.
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14 May 1883
MR. JOSÉ RIZAL
MADRID
DEAR JOSÉ,
Though I have not answered your letter for a long time, I hope you will pardon me, I suppose that you understand the amount of work here now. Another reason is that I have no news to tell you except that our life is quiet and satisfactory.
Though José got sick last February, he is now very stout. Father and mother are well, thank God.
The last news I can give you is that I’m now taking care of your chestnut horse and he is at the head of all the horses here at Calamba. He is so swift that until now no other horse can beat him.
We received your letter and we are informed of its contents. I have been planning to write you a long time ago but what happens is that the mails leave and we have not yet written.
Many regards and I reiterate that I’m your willing servant.
Your affectionate and sincere servant who kisses your hand.
MARIANO HERBOSA