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This page presents the letters of José Rizal, carefully arranged in chronological order. Each entry follows the sequence of dates to provide a clear view of his thoughts, experiences, and correspondences as they unfolded through time.

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Cecilio is once again sick, but is recovering – Leonor is suffering from insomnia – Another epidemic: Beriberi – News of girl friends – Deaths of Juan Elizegui y Bautista and others – Ravages of the typhoons – Anacleto of del Rosario is going to study in Spain. (Original letter is damaged)

Aug 24, 2022 |

04-057                                                                                                                         [Misc.] 1882.12.15                                                                                                                         ...

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Basilio T. Moran reiterates his request that Rizal write for Diariong Tagalog – He also invites Dr. Gregorio Sanciangco to send articles.

Aug 24, 2022 |

03-042                                                                                                                         [Reformists] 1882.09.27                                                                                          4 Salazar, Trozo, Manila...

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Misuse of funds assigned for the control of the cholera epidemic – Closing of schools on account of the cholera – News of friends – Centenary of St. Theresa celebrated – Reiterates his advice to Rizal to study law – Italian opera company at Manila – Innauguration of the Carriedo Waterworks – Leonor Rivera’s tears – Death of Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila

Aug 24, 2022 |

03-038                                                                                                                         [Reformists] 1882.09.16 and 1882.10.19                                                                                                   ...

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Basilio Teodoro Moran, publisher of Diariong Tagalog, reports to Rizal the censorship of his article El amor patrio – High praise for his literary work – Moran thinks Diarion Tagalog cannot live long on account of the indifference of the Filipinos – he will send regularly issues of it to Rizal – He requests Rizal to send him articles and news digests and appoints him staff writer.

Aug 24, 2022 |

03-036                                                                                                             [Reformists] 1882.09.12                                                                                          4 Salazar, Trozo, Manila From: Basilio...

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Rizal is remembered by his friends in Manila – His fiancée Leonor Rivera feels deeply his absence – His essay El amor patrio (Love of Country) appears in Diariong Tagalog – Cholera in Manila – At Madrid Rizal can cooperate with other Filipinos there working for their country’s welfare – The friars in the Philippines are despotic – Rizal should study law.

Aug 24, 2022 |

03-035                                                                                                                         [Reformists]...

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Wishes Rizal success in his studies – More on the fiesta of Kalamba – Cholera ravages Manila – Closing of the schools.

Aug 24, 2022 |

04-034                                                                                                                         [Misc.] 1882.07.11                                                                                                                  Manila...

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