Correspondence

Complete list of Jos Rizal's correspondence
Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
1876
March
26
Rizal, Calamba, 26 March 1876
Jos Rizal
Basilia Bauzon de Leyba
Calamba
1876
July
Rizal, Manila, 2 July 1876
Jos Rizal
Family (siblings)
Manila
[1877]
Eduardo de Lete (1877)
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
1877
February
10
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Tanawan, Batangas, 10 February

1877
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Tanawan, Batangas
1877
March
19
Fr. Jacinto Febres, Rome, 19 March 1877
Fr. Jacinto Febres
Jos Rizal
Rome
1877
April
13
Rizal, Calamba, 13 April 1877
Jos Rizal
Basilia Bauzon de Leyba
Calamba
1877
May
21
Ricardo Aguado, Manila, 21 May 1877
Ricardo Aguado
Jos Rizal
Manila
1877
May
21
Ricardo Aguado, Manila, 21 May 1877
Ricardo Aguado
Jos Rizal
Manila
1878
July
16
Fr. Jos Vilaclara, Cebu, 16 July 1878
Fr. Jos Vilaclara
Jos Rizal
Cebu
He asks Rizal for altar designsAdvises Rizal to frequent the sacramentsInvites him to spend his
vacation at the Jesuit Mission House
1878
September
15
Jos Rizal
San Fernando, La
Union
The brother of Eduardo Lete asks Rizal about a student conspiracy in which his brother is reported
to be involved.
10
1878
October
Enrique Lete, San Fernando, La Union, 8 October

1878
Enrique Lete
Jos Rizal
San Fernando, La
Union
Enrique Lete proposes an exchange of bobbin.
11
1878
November
27
Rizal, Manila, 27 November 1878
Jos Rizal
Enrique Lete
Manila
12
1879
June
24
Mariano Catigbac, Lipa, Batangas, 24 June 1879
Mariano Catigbac
Jos Rizal
Lipa, Batangas
13
1879
October
10
Saturnina Rizal, Calamba, 10 October 1879
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
14
1879
October
15
Felix Resurreccin Hidalgo, Madrid, 15 October 1879
Felix Resurreccin
Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Madrid
15
1880
July
27
Rizal, [Manila,] 27 July 1880
Jos Rizal
16
1880
July
30
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 30 July 1880
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
17
1881
Rizal, [Manila, 1881]
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal
Manila
18
1881
January
Leonor Rivera, Manila, 2 January 1881
Leonor Rivera
Jos Rizal
Manila
She explains why she has not written RizalShe is happy to receive his letters.
19
1881
May
25
Cabrera, Banson, and Lasam, Manila, 25 May 1881
Cabrera, Banson
and Lasam
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's friends are waiting for himThey use the names of The Three Musketeers, Dumas' celebrated
novel.
20
1887
May
31
Rizal, Stuttgart, 31 May 1881
Jos Rizal
Ferdinand Blumentritt
Stuttgart
21
1881
December
28
Jos Rizal
Manila
Four pesosA volume of poemsA book by Jules Vern.
Rizal's graduation.
Advice of a former ProfessorCultivate the "flowers of virtue".
Luna's house assaulted by bandits.
Enrique Lete, San Fernando, La Union, 15 September 1878

Enrique Lete
From Taimis (Leonor Rivera), Manila, 28 December 1881Leonor Rivera
Rizal is studying painting, solfeggio, piano, singing and fencing.
An invitation from Rizal to Calamba's town fiestaCatigbac reports the birth of a son.
Regards to Leonor Rivera.

The School of Fine Arts has good professors but lacks adequate facilities. The Museo del Prado is
marvelous.
[Manila]
Looking for the professor who is preparing a dictionary.
She chides Rizal for not writing her

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
22
1882
January
17
Rizal, Madrid, 17 January 1882
Jos Rizal
Silvestre Ubaldo
Madrid
23
1882
May
26
Paciano Rizal, Manila, 26 May 1882
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
Effect of Rizal's departureGrief of his parentsComments of the friarsThe Diariong TagalogThe

real purpose of Rizal's departure for Europe.
24
[1882]
June
Rizal, Suez Canal, 7 June [1882]
Jos Rizal
Parents
Suez Canal
Travel impressionsAdenThe Dessert SuezThe CanalHis good healthExpecting letters from

home.
25
1882
June
23
Rizal, Barcelona, 23 June 1882
Jos Rizal
Parents and brothers
Barcelona
26
1882
June
26
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Bulacan
27
1882
June
30
Vicente Gella, 30 June 1882
Vicente Gella
Jos Rizal
28
1882
July
11
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 11 July 1882
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
29
1882
July
24
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
30
[1882]
[August]
Narcisa Rizal, [August 1882?]
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
31
1882
August
24
Antonino Lopez, Calamba, 24 August 1882
Antonino Lopez
Jos Rizal
Calamba
32
1882
August
25
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 25 August 1882
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
33
1882
August
25
Fr. Leoncio Lpez, Calamba, 25 August 1882
Fr. Leoncio Lpez
Jos Rizal
Calamba
34
1882
August
28
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 28 August 1882
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal is remembered by his friends at ManilaHis fiance Leonor Rivera feels deeply his absence
His essay El amor patrio (Love of Country) appears in Diariong TagalogCholera in ManilaAt
Madrid Rizal can cooperate with other Filipinos there working for their country's welfareThe friars
in the Philippines are despoticRizal should study law.
35
1882
September
12
Basilio Teodoro Moran, Manila, 12 September 1882
Basilio Teodoro
Moran
Jos Rizal
Manila
Basilio Teodora Moran, publisher of Diariong Tagalog, reports to Rizal the censorship of his article El
amor patriaHigh praise for his literary workMoran thinks Diariong Tagalog cannot live long on
account of the indifference of the FilipinosHe will send regularly issues of it to RizalHe requests
Rizal to send him articles and news digest and appoints him staff writer
36
1882
September
15
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 15 September 1882
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
More ravages of the choleraEarthquakesWork in PansolFamily news.
37
1882
September
24
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Calamba, 24 September 1882
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Family newsBirth of AlfredoSimple baptismal ceremonyDeath of family friends.
38
[1882]
[September]
[26]
Manuel T. Hidalgo, [Calamba, 26 September 1882]
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
39
1882
September
26
Saturnina Rizal, Calamba, 26 September 1882
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Sra. Neneng wants to send Rizal a diamond ringHe wants his family to write him in Tagalog.
40
1882
September
27
Basilio Teodoro Moran, Manila, 27 September 1882
Basilio Teodoro
Moran
Jos Rizal
Manila
Basilio T. Moran reiterates his request that Rizal write for Diariong TagalogHe also invites Dr.
Gregorio Sanciangco to send articles
Silvestre Ubaldo, Bulacan,
26 June
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 24 July
1882
1882
Summary
Travel impressionsPort SaidNapoliMarseille SightseeingBarcelonaVisits factories of

porcelain, glass, ceramics See many things which are applicable in the Philippines.
Rizal's parents are sad on account of his departureUbaldo wants to be transferred from Bulacan to
Calamba.
Rizal has separated from his family and friends to seek "the welfare that we all desire"News of
Rizal are eagerly awaitedHis friends and relatives are saddened by his absenceHis family
approves of his going abroadTown fiesta of Calamba
Receives letters of Rizal from Singapore, Point Galle, and ColomboNews of mutual friends.
More on Calamba's town fiestaFamily newsRizal's allowance.
More family newsRizal's letters are eagerly awaitedLack of town news.
Family newsHis brother-in-law Antonino (Lpez) generously offers to send Rizal money.
Rizal's allowanceRavages of choleraClosing of schools at Manila.
Wishes Rizal success in his studiesMore on the fiesta of CalambaCholeraClosing of the schools.
Will keep Rizal informed of notable happenings at home.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
41
1882
September
16
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 16 September and 18

October 1882
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Misuse of funds assigned for the control of the cholera epidemicClosing 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 Inauguration of the Carriedo Waterworks
Leonor Rivera's tears Death of Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila
42
1882
October
Toms Cabangis, Barcelona, October 1882
Toms Cabangis
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Cabangis, Filipino medical student from Tondo, Manila, inquires about the Circulo Hispano-Filipino of
Madrid.
43
1882
October
Tomas Cabangis, Barcelona, 3 October 1882
Toms Cabangis
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Inquires about the special examinationsForwards a letter to RizalWhy he changed his boarding
house.
44
1882
October
Olimpia Rizal, Bulacan, 5 October 1882
Olimpia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Bulacan
Family newsMore on the ravages of choleraShe tells Rizal to try to

come home soon.
45
1882
October
Silvestre Ubaldo, Bulacan, 5 October 1882
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Bulacan
Ravages of the cholera in BulacanIts originDeath of his sister Maria.
46
[1882]
October
10
Rizal, Madrid, 10 October [1882]
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Enrolled in medicine and lawIn good health but poor in moneyAttends meeting of Circulo
hispano-filipinoWould like to know five or six languages Enjoins her younger sisters to study.
47
1882
November
Toms Cabangis, Barcelona, 4 November 1882
Toms Cabangis
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Offers to send Rizal Baltazar's Florante at LauraGregorio Sanciangco calls on him Inquires about
the professor of obstetrics at the Colegio de San Carlos at Madrid where Rizal is enrolled
48
1882
November
12
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 12 November 1882
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Rizal's allowance is insufficientPaciano promises to increase it after

the sale of their sugar crop.
49
[1882]
[November]
[13]
Lucia Rizal, [Calamba, 13 November 1882]
Lucia Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
50
1882
November
13
Mariano Herbosa, Calamba, 13 November 1882
Mariano Herbosa
Jos Rizal
Calamba
The Calamba RiverDeath of Diariong Tagalog.
51
1882
November
13
Josef a and Maria Rizal, Calamba, 13 November

1882
Josefa and Maria

Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Rizal's parents are losing their sightSlippers and beaded sandals for RizalFamily news.
52
1882
November
25
Toms Cabangis, Barcelona, 25 November 1882
Toms Cabangis
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
He has received a copy of the review published by the Circulo Hispano-Filipino of MadridWishes to
join the association
53
1882
November
27
Rizal, Madrid, 27 November 1882
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Madrid
54
[1882]
[December]
[14]
Manuel T. Hidalgo, [Calamba, 14 December

1882]
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
55
1882
December
14
Saturnina Rizal, Calamba, 14 December 1882
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
56
1882
December
15
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 15 December 1882
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
57
1882
December
29
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 29 December
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
58
1882
December
30
Rizal, Madrid, 30 December 1882
Jos Rizal
Leandro Lopez
Madrid
59
[1882]
[December]
[30]
Rizal, [Madrid, 30 December 1882]
Jos Rizal
Josefa Rizal
[Madrid]
60
1882
December
30
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal
Madrid
1882
Regrets not having talked with her brother before his departureWants her son to be like Rizal.
Barghosi, a human locomotiveBehavior of the Madrid public.
Inquiring about the codesCivil, criminal, administrative, and commercial.
Family news Birth and baptism of a new nephew, AlfredoCalamba inundatedDamage to crops
A new strange disease.
Leonor is suffering from insomniaAnother epidemic: Beri-beriNews of girl friendsRavages of
the typhoonsAnacleto del Rosario is going to study in Spain (Original letter is damaged).
"Dry cholera"Poor millingFeast of St. FrancisRizal's horseA prophetic dream?Something of
politics.
Rizal writes to a Calamba friend about the girls of CalambaHis impression of Spanish women.
Asks his sisters to write him oftenWill wear Filipino costume at the carnivalRegrets not having
brought with him his nito salacot.
Living expenses at Madrid higher than at BarcelonaImportance of knowing European languages
Invites young men with means to study abroad.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
61
1882
December
30
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Madrid
62
[1883]
Paciano Rizal, [Calamba, Laguna, 1883?]
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Improvement of the land at PansolDo not displease the priestsFine arts instead of law, says the
curate.
63
1883
January
11
Jos Rizal
Madrid
New Year celebrationMadrid in the rainFall of the MinistryMasquerade ball at the Alhambra
Feast of San Antonio AbadCanon, a guitar celebrityAsks for pictures of his parentsTells brother
to save the clay bust of their father made by him (Rizal).
64
1883
January
19
Silvestre Ubaldo
and Olimpia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Bulacan
Baliwag silk handkerchief for RizalThe friars hate Rizal for his article published in Diariong Tagalog.
65
1883
January
15
Basilio Teodoro Moran, Manila, 15 January 1883
Basilio Teodoro
Moran
Jos Rizal
Manila
Sad story of the death of Diariong TagalogSends Rizal another set of the paper Hopes to
republish it.
66
1883
January
23
Miguel Morayta, Madrid, 23 January 1883
Miguel Morayta
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Professor Morayta invites Rizal to send him some of his literary works, either in prose or poetry, to
be read in a programme in honor of Giordano Bruno and the freedom of thought
67
1883
January
26
Santiago Carrillo, Manila, 26 January 1883
Santiago Carrillo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's father would like his son to avoid displeasures and to come home soon
68
1883
January
29
Jos Rizal
Saturnina Rizal
Madrid
Water treatment for infant's not always advisableGrateful for giftsAsks for the names of
acquaintances and friends who have died of the plague and beriberi Italian is sweet Reasons
for declining a Christmas gift.
69
1883
January
29
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Madrid
European politicsNunez de Arce, minister of coloniesGeneral Jovellas to the Philippines

Proposed legal reformsPleasant weather.
70
1883
January
29
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Fine weatherDeath of the CirculoBalloon tragedyDeclines a Christmas presentStudying

ItalianTo perfect his French at Paris, English at London, German in GermanyIgnorance about
the Philippines.
71
1883
February
Tomas Cabangis, Barcelona, 8 February 1883
Tomas Cabangis
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
72
1883
February
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 8 February 1883
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
News from the Tomasina HouseLeonor is sufferingComments on Manila lads and lassesFilipinos
in Spain excel in literature, according to Rizal.
73
1883
February
13
Rizal, Madrid, 13 February 1883
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Sinking of the LipaEagerness for home newsHorsebackRiding at Barcelona Remembering

the Calamba singersA sample of his TagalogScandals at the Madrid CourtInquiring about the
reaction to a Filipino who married a Spanish womanDinner at the house of the Paterno brothers.
74
1883
March
14
Mariano Herbosa, Calamba, 14 May 1883
Mariano Herbosa
Jos Rizal
Calamba
75
[1883]
[March]
[14]
Lucia Rizal, [Calamba, 14 May 1883]
Lucia Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
76
1883
March
14
Josefa Rizal, Calamba, 14 March 1883
Josefa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Bulacan handkerchiefBeaded step-insGuava jelly.
77
1883
March
14
Trinidad Rizal, Calamba, 14 March 1883
Trinidad Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
She has stopped going to schoolCongratulate Rizal on his ability to

speak Italian after two month's study.
78
1883
May
26
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 26 May 1883
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Sugar cropRizal asks permission to go to ParisA portrait of Rizal at Leonor's house painted by
Resurreccion HidalgoDeath of Father Leoncio Lpez, Calamba's parish priest Town fiesta of
BianIncident with the civil guardFeast of Corpus ChristiNo receipt for payment of land rent
The Philippines is the most heavily taxed country in the world.
79
1883
May
29
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 29 May 1883
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Silvestre Ubaldo and Olimpia Rizal, Bulacan,

January 1883
19
Summary
Enjoins his sister Maria to save his letters to his parents and brothersAnd look up their former
servants and help themHopes to treat the eyes of his mother upon his returnRizal saw the
comet seen by his father.
News from BarcelonaHe would like to finish the medical course and study other things at Madrid.
Rizal's favorite chestnut horseSwiftest among the horses of Calamba.
She asks Rizal for a prescription for the itchNews about town acquaintances and relatives.
Rizal's love affairsPi y MargallNews of young men and women of Manila SocietyWedding of
Anacleto del RosarioExaminations for aspirants.

Number
Year
Month
Day
80
1883
June
21
81
[1883]
[July]
82
1883
July
83
1883
July
20
84
1883
July
29
85
1883
August
86
1883
87
Title
Rizal, Paris, 21 June
1883
From
To
Location
Summary
Jos Rizal
Paris
From Madrid to ParisA stroll through ParisLaennec Hospital Lariboisiere HospitalJardin

d'Acclimatation.
[Paris]
Tour of Paris continuedThe BullierMusee de GrivinThe Louvre MuseumIts vastness and

treasures.
Rizal, [Paris, July 1883]
Jos Rizal
Rizal, Paris, 5 July 1883
Jos Rizal
Paris
Tour of Paris continued National PanoramaPalace of IndustryHotel DieuMuseum of Orfila

Jardin des PlantesLuxembourg Palace Hotel des Invalides.
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal
Paris
Studying French at ParisCost of livingRegrets passing of Fr. Leoncio LpezThe pro-friar Fr.
Villafranca.
Rosauro de Guzman, Manila, 29 July 1883
Rosauro de Guzman
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal, Paris, 2 August 1883
Jos Rizal
Parents
Paris
September
11
Rizal, Madrid, 11 September 1883
Jos Rizal
Parents
Madrid
Vacillating between the law course and the philosophy and letters course Madrid summer
disagrees with himTwo Calamba youthsFilipinos at MadridJapanese studentsOnly one Filipino
is studying agricultureProbable new minister of colonies.
1883
September
15
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila,15 September 1883
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Paris is the grand city, according to Zamora Rizal now speaks French News of Manila lasses
Leonor again Inquiring about Rizal's literary activities.
88
1883
October
16
Mariano Catigbac, Lipa, 16 October 1883
Mariano Catigbac
Jos Rizal
Lipa
Nothing happens at Lipa No news, except the havoc wrought by the cholera Appearance of
beriberi Rizal is one of three excellent Filipinos at Madrid Sends Rizal silk handkerchiefs woven
in Lipa..
89
1883
October
28
Rizal, Madrid, 28 October 1883
Jos Rizal
Francisco Rizal Mercado
Madrid
Madrid weather Living with Lete and the LlorentesGymnastic lessonsDrawing classes
Christmas greetingsChristmas at Madrid Eager for family newsPolitical trends in EuropeThe
Columbus banquet.
90
1883
November
21
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Unfair treatment of Filipino engraver Figueroa in the filling of a professorial chair at the Academia de
Bellas Artes de San Fernando Rumors of war between France and GermanyAnnouncing his
graduation from the medical college in 1884Republican demonstration at Madrid.
91
[1883]
[November]
[27]
Trinidad Rizal, [Calamba, 27 November 1883]
Trinidad Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Suffered from intermittent feverPilgrimage to Antipolo.
92
[1883]
[November]
[27]
Josefa Rizal, [Calamba, 27 November 1883]
Josefa Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Always thinking of RizalPresent of handkerchiefs from Catigbak Regards from friends.
93
[1883]
[November]
[27]
Olimpia Rizal, [Calamba, 27 November 1883]
Olimpia Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Her son, Aristeo.
94
1883
November
27
Teodora Alonso
Jos Rizal
Calamba
95
[1883]
[November]
[27]
Sofia Lopez, [Calamba, 27 November 1883]
Sofia Lopez
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Dandoy is sickLeonor is pitiful.
96
[1883]
[November]
[27]
Narcisa Rizal, [Calamba, 27 November 1883]
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Reasons for not writing RizalFamily news.
97
[1883]
[November]
[27]
Maria Rizal, [Calamba, 27 November 1883]
Maria Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
Some news.
98
[1884]
Rizal, [1884]
Jos Rizal
Rizal,
Paris,
20
July
1883
Teodora Alonso, Calamba, 27 November
1883
Jos M. Cecilio (Chengoy) is promotedBegs Rizal to be his future compadre.
Some monuments in ParisPantheonJardin des PlantesAbbey of ClunyJulian BathsFrench

national holidayPalace of Versailles.
Rizal asks for family pictures Maternal solicitudeGod's blessings on the Rizal family.
Rizal resents the lending of his booksEnjoins his family to save his books.

Number
Year
Month
99
1884
100
1884
February
101
1884
102
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Felipe Zamora, Binondo, Manila,1884
Felipe Zamora
Jos Rizal
Binondo, Manila
10
Paciano Rizal, Philippine Islands, 10 February 1884
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Philippine Islands
Money for the doctorateHe wants Rizal to enlist as Filipino physician should the Franco-Prussian
War break outOne should not be ashamed of his nationality.
March
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 9 March 1884
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
News of friendsOffers his new house to RizalRecommends Ceferino de Leon, law student going
to Spain and Rizal's admirerLeonor Rivera A student orchestra.
1884
April
17
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 17 April 1884
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Ceferino de LeonHoly Week in ManilaMedical students failedCongratulates Rizal in advance on

his forthcoming graduation as a physicianMiciano criticizes Rizal's Junto al Pasig.
103
1884
June
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 9 June 1884
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
A literary controversy over Junto al PasigValentin Bautista defends himNews of friends.
104
1884
June
Mariano Catigbac, Lipa, 27 June 1884
Mariano Catigbac
Jos Rizal
Lipa
105
1884
June
28
Rizal, Madrid, 28 June
1884
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Rizal's graduation as physicianReceived congratulationsBrilliant examination at the Universidad

Central.
106
1884
August
29
Rizal, Madrid, 29 August 1884
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Asks his family if they want him to enroll for the doctorate in medicineThe cost of the course
Swindling of a young Filipino at Madrid.
107
1884
August
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 31 August 1884
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's speech at the banquet at Madrid in honor of the Filipino painters, Juan Luna and Felix R.
Hidalgo favorably commented in ManilaLeonor Rivera againAs a writer Rizal is assured of
immortality
108
1884
September
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 30 September 1884
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Receipt of copies of the review Los Dos Mundos in which Rizal's speech is published Paciano,
Rizal's brother, complains of poor mail serviceIs Rizal going to study law, now that he is already a
physician?Knowledge of law and languages is importantFelipe Zamora inquires about Rizal's
books
109
1884
November
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Local comments on Rizal's speech at the Luna and Resurreccion Hidalgo banquetTheir effect on his
otherLow price of sugarBad timesRizal's family homestead almost burnt downRizal asks
permission to study in GermanyThe new parish priest and his sense of humor.
110
1884
November
16
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Dark future for Philippine sugarSpain seeking a market for sugar in the United StatesRizal
wishes to return home to save his family more sacrificesHe wants to work and help the family.
111
1884
November
26
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Reiterates his desire to return home soonHe does not need the doctorate, inasmuch as he has no
hope of getting a professorshipWould like to study some trades and visit famous clinics in
opthalmologyHuge demonstration of liberal studentsThe police attacks the University
Bloodshed in the university buildingResignation of the rectorRizal criticizes the new rectorHe
would not want his diploma to be signed by him.
112
1884
December
11
Teodora Alonso, Manila, 11 December 1884
Teodora Alonso
Jos Rizal
Manila
Don't meddle in things that can give me displeasures," says the mother"Don't fail in your duties as
a true Christian; at times knowledge leads us to perdition." A little note from Leonor (Taimis).
113
1884
December
17
Jos Rizal
Madrid
The student agitation worseningDecline of Philippine sugar tradeRizal is not receiving his
allowanceHis expenses.
114
[1885]
Rizal, [1885]
Jos Rizal
Rizal assures his mother of his prudenceHe prefers to live in obscurityHe trusts in GodHe
believes in the fundamental principles of the Catholic religion.
115
[1885]
Rizal, [1885?]
Jos Rizal
Rizal suggests the abandonment of costly but useless feastsFilipino women are less advanced than
the menHe is worried about the evil consequences of fanatism The older generation is beginning
to support the youngerRizal's impression of the culture of Europeans.
Rizal,
Madrid,
17
December
1884
Summary
Dr. Zamora sends a draft to Rizal to pay for books, subscriptions, and music sheets.
Leonor Rivera is languishingVilla-Abrille speaks well of RizalAdvices Rizal to make the most of
his opportunity to studyHis family is behind himReceives Spanish papers sent by RizalHe
believes Rizal is destined to soar

Number
Year
Month
116
[1885]
117
1885
January
118
1885
119
Day
Title
From
Rizal, [Madrid, 1885]
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 1 January 1885
Paciano Rizal
January
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 9 January 1885
1885
April
18
120
1885
April
121
1885
122
To
Location
Summary
[Madrid]
He is uncomplainingWould like to earn his living to cease being a burden to his familyDifficulty of
obtaining employment in SpainPolitics controls everything Manual work is considered
humiliatingthough a Spanish subject, Rizal regards himself as a foreigner in SpainIn financial
straits he may be obliged with regret to sell his ring and booksWould rather go home then than
later.
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Paciano is against Rizal's return He may establish himself at Hong Kong Try to get some kind
of employment Paciano asks for data on beet sugar in Europe Write to our parents things that
will please them, he advises Rizal.
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rivalry over Rizal continuesPresident of the Section of Literature and Languages at Universidad
Central de MadridNews about ginsRizal's graduationGracio Gonzaga admires Rizal's homage to
Luna and Hidalgo published in Los Dos MunaosRegrets that Rizal will not study law.
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 18 April 1885
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Love affairsWhich of the two Leonor would you choose? Rizal asksReply: Leonor RiveraQuarrel
between Ariston Bautista and six Spaniards.
25
Silvestre Ubaldo, Albay, 25 April 1885
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Albay
Ubaldo wants to be assigned to CalambaHe asks Rizal to write to Father Faura about it.
June
12
Olimpia Rizal, Albay, 12 June 1885
Olimpia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Albay
She asks Rizal to work for her husband's transfer to Calamba to be near her parents.
1885
July
16
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Calamba, 16 July 1885
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Calamba
123
[1885]
[July]
[16]
Saturnina Rizal, [Calamba, 16 July 1885]
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
[Calamba]
124
1885
July
16
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
125
1885
July
30
Rizal, Madrid, 30 July 1885
Jos Rizal
Parents
Madrid
He would like to serve as physician in Spanish towns infested with cholera or travel in France,
Switzerland, or HollandAwaiting parental consent.
126
1885
August
11
Rizal to Mr. Mariano Rincon, Madrid, 11 August 1885
Jos Rizal
Mariano Rincon
Madrid
Rizal sympathizes with a Spaniard of long residence in the PhilippinesThe Filipinos remember only
kindnessThey easily forget insultsRizal enjoys hearing from those who had been in his country.
127
1885
August
26
Silvestre Ubaldo, Albay, 26 August 1885
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Albay
Letters of recommendation to Barrantes and Father Faura regarding his transfer to CalambaNews
about relatives in Albay.
128
1885
September
10
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 10 September 1885
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
129
1885
September
13
Silvestre Ubaldo, Albay, 13 September 1885
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Albay
Father Faura replies sharplyHe is disgusted with Rizal and Ubaldo.
130
1885
September
30
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Fashion magazine for LeonorAn opinion on Paterno's novel NinayLeonor chosen?News of love
affairs in ManilaRizal, Licentiate in Medicine and in Philosophy and LettersApproaching fiestas.
131
1885
October
Rizal, Madrid, 1 October 1885
Jos Rizal
Parents
Madrid
Rizal plans to go to Germany where the cost of living is lower than in EnglandValentin Ventura
sends him moneyThe German language would be useful"Our duty is to love our country..."
132
1885
October
Ceferino de Lon, Madrid, 9 October 1885
Ceferino de Lon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
The Filipinos at Madrid congratulate Rizal, who was then at Paris, on his article published at
Barcelona
133
1885
October
29
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, 29 October 1885
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
De Leon receives Rizal's financial helpGrateful to RizalRizal on his way to Paris.
134
[1885]
October or
November
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, Oct. or Nov. 1885?
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Box of books sent to Rizal.
Rizal resents not having received letters from his brothersFamily news.
Sends Rizal P100 for the doctorateFamily newsAdvises Rizal to study obstetricsWill send him a
picture of her son Alfredo.
Rizal complains of the irregularity of the remittance of his allowanceHe will go to Germany or
England to study opthalmologySomething on the management of the Calamba EstateThere are
crises and hunger but the splendor of the religious processions is unabated.
They send him moneyPrice of sugar is fairly good.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
135
1885
November
27
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Why he was against Rizal's trip to ParisRizal sends an image of Christ and a chess set to his family
A letter of Rizal that made his mother shed tearsSale of Rizal's chestnut horseLow price of
sugarPaciano always an optimist.
136
1885
December
Rizal, Paris, 4 December 1885
Jos Rizal
Parents
Paris
Rizal is registered at Dr. Wecker's clinicLearning much about eye diseases Dr. Wecker esteems
Rizal and invites him to his house.
137
1885
December
19
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, 19 December 1885
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Preparing another New Year banquet at Madrid, but the Tagalogs have no moneyRegards from
GovantesAsks for news of the Filipino colony at Paris Orders a French novel.
138
[1886]
To a Relative
139
1886
Felipe Zamora, Manila, 1886
Felipe Zamora
Jos Rizal
Manila
Dr. Zamora advises Rizal's parents not to let him return to the PhilippinesWith his vast
knowledge he would be mistrustedIf he insists on coming home, he should first change his
nationality
140
1886
January
Rizal, Paris, 1 January 1886
Jos Rizal
Parents
Paris
141
1886
January
Ceferino de Lon, Madrid, 2 January 1886
Ceferino de Lon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
142
[1886]
[February]
[2]
Lucia Rizal, [Calamba, 2 February 1886]
Lucia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Many banditsGay novenaStudy painless childbirthCome home soon.
143
1886
February
Mariano Herbosa, Calamba, 2 February 1886
Mariano Herbosa
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Family newsDeath of JoseMilling seasonGood price for sugarRising land rent.
144
1886
February
Rizal, Heidelberg, 7 February 1886
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Heidelberg
German and French housekeepingThe dining room must be gay, attractive, and pleasantSuitable
decorations for the dining room Table arrangement.
145
1886
February
Jos Rizal
Heidelberg
Rizal's arrival at HeidelbergThe German studentStudent duels and associationsImpressions of

Heidelberg.
146
1886
February
14
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Receives Rizal's letter from StrassburgAbout the Filipino colony in Madrid Asks Rizal to tell him
about the German people.
147
1886
February
[26]
Jos Rizal
Heidelberg
148
1886
February
27
Narcisa Rizal, Calamba, 27 February 1886
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
149
1886
March
Pablo Ortiga y Rey, Madrid, 2 March 1886
Pablo Ortiga y Rey
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Two letters from Rizal at Paris and HeidelbergPaintings of Luna and HidalgoSpoliarium
Germany, the country of fantastic tales and tradition
150
1886
March
Ceferino de Lon, Madrid, 2 March 1886
Ceferino de Lon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
He deplores the lack of fellowship among the Filipinos at Madrid since Rizal leftCalls the German
students' duel "semi-barbaricA painting-Spoliarum-by Juan Luna bought by the government of
Barcelona
151
1886
March
11
Rizal, Germany, 11 March 1886
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Germany
152
1886
March
11
Rizal, Heidelberg, 11 March 1886
Jos Rizal
Heidelberg
153
1886
March
19
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, 19 March 1886
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
154
1886
March
20
Rizal, Heidelberg, 20 March 1886
Jos Rizal
Heidelberg
Rizal,
Heidelberg, 9
February
1886
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, 14 February 1886
Rizal,
Heidelberg, 26(?) February 1886
Christmas in ParisA pair of Grecian vases painted by RizalGood behavior of French childrenThe
mansion of Dr. WeckerRizal is going to Germany where there are very good professors Already
writes French as he does SpanishHe already can perform all kinds of eye operations Winter in
ParisEye operations by Dr. WeckerPardo de Tavera family at Paris Rizal wrote the illustrated
story of the monkey and the turtle in Paz Pardo de Tavera's album.
On 31 December was held the traditional banquet of the Filipinos at MadridRizal's absence was
notedHis letter of adhesion was read In every speech of the Filipinos there was a toast
dedicated to the absent RizalThe speeches of Llorente, Lete, Lopez Jaena, and Evaristo Aguirre
were very good
Rizal attending Dr. Otto Becker's Augen KlinikIllumination of the castleA tour of the castleRizal
continues to study German.
Family affairs"I should like you to become a master oculist"
Impression of German women Advice to his sister Read and read attentively Knowledge
should be the principal adornment of women.
Winter in HeidelbergContinues studying opthalmology and German The FackelzugCarnival
He practices at the hospital, but he would like to return to Paris to Dr. Wecker's clinic.
Greetings on his Saint's DayLoss of personal effectsInquires about Rizal's plans.
Spring at HeidelbergRapid progress in the study of German.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
155
1886
April
24
Rizal, Heidelberg, 24 April 1886
Jos Rizal
Pastor Ullmer
Heidelberg
To Pastor UllmerRizal goes to Wilhelmsfeld to learn how to speak good GermanHe would like to
lodge in Pastor Ullmer's house.
156
1886
May
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, May 1886
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
157
1886
May
23
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 23 May 1886
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
158
1886
May
28
Ceferino de Lon, Madrid, 28 May 1886
Ceferino de Lon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
159
1886
June
Jos Rizal
Wilhelmsfeld
160
1886
June
21
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, 21 June 1886
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
161
1886
June
26
Rizal, Heidelberg, 26 June 1886
Jos Rizal
Pastor Ullmer
Heidelberg
162
1886
July
Ceferino de Leon, Madrid, 7 July 1886
Ceferino de Leon
Jos Rizal
Madrid
163
1886
July
11
Silvestre Ubaldo, Calamba, 11 July 1886
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Calamba
164
1886
July
14
F. Zeferenz and E. Arnirum, 14 July 1886
F. Zeferenz and E.
Arnirum
Jos Rizal
Heidelberg
165
1886
July
18
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
166
1886
July
31
Rizal, Heidelberg, 31 July 1886
Jos Rizal
Heidelberg
167
1886
August
16
Rizal, Leipzig, 16 August 1886
Jos Rizal
Leipzig
Gift of two books from Blumentritt At his service in regard to Tagalog His knowledge can be of
use to him as much as the grammars of the friars He could send Blumentritt works of more value
than those published by Spanish travelers He who does not know his own language...
168
1886
August
22
Rizal, Leipzig, 22 August 1886
Jos Rizal
Leipzig
Rizal wants to meet KernAnd to buy books in ViennaHe will study Dutch because the Dutch
have written much about us"The friars Worldly and heavenly riches"For our estate they would
give us heavenly ones." If Blumentritt could study life in our villagesChristianity is more grand
and sublime in Europe Catholicism is more beautiful than Protestantism.
169
1886
August
27
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 27 August 1886
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
He inquires about the cost of printing a work in LeipzigHe wants to sell Rizal's horse for P250
Locust infestation.
170
[1886]
[August]
[29]
Lucia Rizal [Calamba, 29 August 1886]
Lucia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Family news Longing for his return.
171
1886
August
29
Mariano Herbosa, Calamba, 29 August 1886
Mariano Herbosa
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Family news Onerous system of taxation and rentals A receipt which is not a receipt Locusts
Rizal's father will send him money for the doctorate and purchase of medical instruments
Patients waiting for Rizal.
172
1886
September
15
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 15 September 1886
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Thanks Rizal for a copy of La llustracion of Barcelona containing Rizal's article on Juan Luna
Grateful for Rizal's good opinion of his speech at the December 1885 banquetBarcelona newspaper
published Rizal's article Rizal pleased with Aguirre's speech at the banquet of December 1885
Rizal is translating Wilhelm Tell into Tagalog
173
1886
September
26
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 26 September 1886
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Unity among the Filipinos is imperative for the triumph of their cause Will send Rizal copies of
newspapers containing Articles on the Philippines Noli me tangereNeed of undertaking a
campaign in the Philippines to awaken the people Sends Rizal sketches of Fort Santiago and
Bilibid Villaruz, Filipino student of engineering from Capiz
Rizal, Wilhelmsfeld, 9 June 1886
Leonor remains in DagupanMore news about friendsAsks Rizal for a favor.

He sends him moneyPaciano is planning to abandon PansolAsks Rizal to send him a remedy for
malaria.
Rizal's ring is still at the pawnshop, PalacioCeferino de Len plans to visit Paris
Rizal has received neither money nor letters from homeWould like to go home and help the family
In Europe postal employees are honest.
Financial difficulties of Rizal.
Rizal's difficulty in changing Spanish moneyHe is grateful for the kindness of Pastor Ullmer's
family.
No occurrence in the Madrid colonyHe is determined to spend summer at Paris.
Family news Olimpia received a letter from Rizal.

The German Chess Club notifies Rizal of his admission as member of the club. This letter is
published in Spanish in Retana's Vida y escritos del Dr. Jos Rizal, (Madrid 1907) page 104, Rizal is
mistakenly addressed as "law student".
Description of the Calamba fiesta Rizal is advised to study hydro-therapy.
Rizal compliments Blumenritt with a copy of Rufino Baltazar Hernndez, Aritmtica, written in
Tagalog and Spanish

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
174
1886
October
Rizal, Leipzig, 2 October 1886
Jos Rizal
Leipzig
Tagalog version of Schiller's dramaWorks of Meyer in Bibliotheca Philippina "Everything

referring to my native country interests me greatly."On the Igorrotes of Dr. Hans MeyerIn order
to learn the secret of German verbs'To sit once at your table is enough honor for me."
175
1886
October
12
Rizal, Leipzig, 12 October 1886
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal (Brother)
Leipzig
Rizal's Tagalog version of Wilhelm TellReform of Tagalog Orthography Estimated cost of printing
Noli Me Tngere.
176
1886
October
21
Mximo Viola, Barcelona, 21 October 1886
Mximo Viola
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Medical student Viola reports on the cost of printing Noli me tangere Inquires about traveling in
GermanyHe has met Antonio Luna
177
1886
October
24
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 24 October 1886
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Financial difficulties in the printing of Noli Bitter comments on a projected exposition in 1887
Mechiavellian spirit of domination and exploitation France and GermanyTranslation of William
Tell, tries of Andersen, and Faust of Goethe Ventura witnessed a deplorable incident at the Cafe
Suizo in Manila
178
1886
November
Rizal, Berlin, 2 November 1886
Jos Rizal
Pastor Ullmer
Berlin
Rizal informs Pastor Ullmer of his arrival at BerlinHe likes Berlin better than Leipzig.
179
1886
November
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Visit to the Anthropological and Ethnographic Museum of DresdenDr. Meyer was affable towards
Rizal.
180
1886
November
11
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo and

Saturnina Rizal de
Hidalgo
Berlin
Rizal visiting schools and churches so that he can bring home the best he can find abroad
Christmas celebration in EuropeComparative education of children and its results.
181
1886
November
14
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 14 November 1886
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Old Books on the Philippines at the Royal Library of Berlinhe works of Morga and CombesIsabelo
de los Reyes.
182
1886
November
22
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 22 November 1886
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
He recieves a letter from Rizal written at LeipzigCongratulates Rizal on his knowledge of German
Considers Rizal lucky for his God-given talents Wishes him glory News of mutual friends
183
1886
November
22
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Waitz, Anthropology of Primitive PeoplesUnity of the human race Translation of Schiller's and
Andersen's stories sent to his nephewI will make use of the Royal Library for the study of the
history of my native country Chamisso's work and his adventure with a friarWe are like two
blind and deaf men: We converse without seeing or hearing each other." An exhibition of Igorots
at the Zoological Garden in Madrid
184
1886
November
23
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
185
1886
November
28
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Rizal's translation of the Ethnography of Mindanao Rizal's' map Remembrances of the Ateneo
Those were happy days.... Rizal will publish a geography textbookAs an explanatory work on
the Malayans Foreigners pay more attention to the study of the Philippines than the Filipinos
themselvesBlumentritt's writings in SpanishTiruray language He will translate Waitz
Humboldt's work is admirableRizal will visit the scholars Virchow and Jagor An ethnographic
picture.
186
1886
November
29
Silvestre Ubaldo, Manila, 29 November 1886
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Allowance and money for the NoliDon't come home before receiving Paciano's letter.
187
1886
December
Rizal, Berlin, 3 December 1886
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Berlin
Rizal tells his mother about his religious beliefsHis concept of GodJob was not a patient man
contrary to popular belief Family
customs.
188
1886
December
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 8 December 1886
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
189
1886
December
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Rizal praised for his geography workBlumentritt's picture in his albumIn order to find it among
his pleasant memories The hero's autoportrait Rizal with young Moret will pay a call on
Professors Jagor and Virchow
190
1886
December
24
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Feverish, no sun and wintry wind Another admirer of Blumentritt Rizal with Viola and young
Moret on Christmas eveGreetingsChristmas tree At Manila midnight supper with the family
The Belen with the Child JesusThe best season in the PhilippinesMr. Schuchardt's workThe
other pieces re aegri somniInstead of Kopfiager, "head-cutters" Translation of Waitz partly
finished
191
1886
December
25
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Berlin
Rizal celebrates christmas for being the birthday of a great man who first proclaimed the equality of
menHe dreams of his mother oftenRizal sees General Moltke walking unattended in the park
How different from petty colonial officials!
Rizal, Berlin, 11
November 1886
Schiller and AndersenMalays and Malayan languagesJagor and Virchow
Paciano is against Rizal's immediate returnHe advises him to await the verdict on his novel, Noli
Me Tngere Rizal's Tagalog translation of William Tell is not very idiomaticThe new parish priest
leads an exemplary lifeAbuses of the civil guard.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
192
1886
December
30
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Sinapism and sudorificagainst torticollisMeaning of race, nation, tribe, clan, caste Viola wants to
meet BlumentrittA gift of a cigar box Seeing still strong old men like the emperor, Moltke, and
Bismarck, Rizal longed to see his father reach advanced age also.
193
[1887]
Enrique Rogers, Barcelona, [1887?]
Enrique Rogers
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Rogers, of Spanish parentage, is impressed by the Noli The few who have read it are enthusiastic
194
1887
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
A provision of the Penal code against Indios and Mestizos.
195
[1887]
Manuel T. Hidalgo, [Manila, 1887?]
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
[Manila]
Rizal's family is persecuted Rizal's father was evicted from his house
"Our objective is the welfare of the country..." He advises Rizal not to come home.
Translation of the EthnographyOur race is not like that described by Fr. San Agustin, Canamaque,
and othersGerman and English scholars judge us fairly We can improve ourselves through
education Unhappy news "I'm consoled thinking that there is a God who, sooner or later, will
know how to avenge us." A brutal case in a Manila cafNegligence at the Spanish LegationThe
great anthropologist Virchow jesting with our heroRizal among professors and scholars in the
Ethnographic Society
196
1887
January
12
Rizal, Berlin, 12 January 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
197
1887
January
24
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 24 January 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
198
1887
January
26
Rizal, Berlin, 26 January 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Rizal admires Dr. Pardo de Tavera for his knowledge of SanskritHe would discover more Sanskrit
words in TagalogPerfect agreement on Philippine independence Peaceful struggle is a dream
Spain will never learn the lesson of her former South American coloniesWe only ask for greater
attention, better education, good government, and representatives Rizal, member of the
Ethnographic Society
199
1887
January
31
Evaristo Aguirre (Cauit) Madrid, 31 January 1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Hoping Rizal's chest ailment is not seriousCondemnation of the projected Philippine exposition
Traditional banquet on 31 December not worthily celebratedRegrets lack of unity among the
Filipinos at Madrid
200
1887
February
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 4 February 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
201
1887
February
Rizal, Berlin, 7 February 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
202
1887
February
16
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
203
1887
February
17
Evaristo Aguirre (Cauit) Madrid, 17 February 1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
He sends Rizal issues of El Liberal in which Quioquiap's anti-Filipino articles appearGraciano Lopez
Jaena's reply
204
1887
February
21
Rizal, Berlin, 21 February 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Two articles by Rizal: A defense of the Philippines and another an attack on her detractorSpain
and not the Filipinos should wish the Hispanization of the countryIf Blumentritt could go to the
Philippines.
205
1887
March
Rizal, Berlin, 5 March 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
In Rizal's notebook Clinica is found this draft of a letter in French, following a French composition
entitled Essai sur Pierre Corneille, dated Berlin, 5 March 1887. It has no addressee. Here he explains
the nature and character of his novel Noli me tangere
206
1887
March
Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 6 March 1887
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Another P1,000 for expenses and printing of the bookUntil the town fiesta, God and the civil
guard willing.
207
1887
March
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Madrid, 6 March 1887
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Madrid
He appreciates highly Rizal's congratulations on his articleLete, editor of Espana en Filipinas)

Criticizes the policy of the new publicationHe and Ceferino de Leon are not on its staff
208
1887
March
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Rizal in search of a climate favorable to his healthHe does not know where to goIn his blood is
the wanderungslust (strong desire for wandering) of the Malayans.
209
1887
March
10
Evaristo Aguirre (Cauit) Madrid, 10 March 1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Cautions about the novelDr. Pardo de TaveraLa GuardiaQuioquiap A Filipino newspaper in

Madrid: Espaa en FilipinasIts personnel Graciano's oppositionAttempt to sow dissidence
among the Filipinos in Spain All should regard themselves Filipinos, regardless of color
"Smoking is my passion"A book by Pardo de Tavera
Copies of Globu
Busy with clinical research Deputy La Guardia pleads for a representative for the Philippines at the
CongressRizal, member of the Anthropological Society and fellow of the Geographic Society
Blumentritt in poor health.
Two works of Montano on the PhilippinesA military expedition to Mindanao

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
210
1887
March
15
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 15 March 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
211
1887
March
15
Maria Rizal, Biang, 15 March 1887
Maria Rizal
Jos Rizal
Biang
Maria tells her brother about her marriage and her husband.
212
1887
March
16
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Why they deny us representation in the CortesOpposition of the friars Nothing can be expected
from the Spanish governmentThe mestizos are responsible for lack of union Criticism of Espaa
en FilipinasWe will follow you to glory or to the abyss
213
1887
March
16
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Historico-philogical explanation of the word KatalonanSuch a term has never existed in the
Tagalog lexiconAn error which has become accepted as truth by dint of writers copying one
anotherPure Tagalog words have no o in the middleIt is used only at the end of the expression
and it is ou Spanish pronunciation introduced o into Tagalog words.
214
1887
March
21
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Nostalgic, Rizal longs to go homeHe uses "k" instead of "c" in Tagalog orthographyHe submits
his first book to the critical judgment of Blumentritt"On the social and political status of the
Philippines "Here I answer all the false concepts written against us." "and all the insults against
the race." Rizal was assaulted one night for not having saluted an officer of the civil guard
215
1887
March
27
Mariano Herbosa, Calamba, 27 March 1887
Mariano Herbosa
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Good family newsAsks Rizal to be his son's baptismal sponsor.
216
[1887]
[March]
[27]
Lucia Rizal, [Calamba, Laguna, 27 March 1887]
Lucia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Announces the birth of her seventh child Asks Rizal for rules for childcare.
217
1887
March
27
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Acknowledges receipt of Rizal's book.
218
1887
March
27
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
He congratulates him on his novel The word filibustero A prophecy of Blumentritt, about Rizal
About the word Bathala.
219
1887
March
29
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Optimism and hope Better concept of myself Blumentritt's opinion on the merits of the Noli
Encouragement from Reiss and Hidalgo "Pages full of truth and love of county." Riedel's
Tagalog Meaning of filibustero, pirata, and sospechoso Philological explanation of Bathala A
derivation of the Sanskrit Bhattara like the Hari = king? Did Bathal disappear because of
Christianity?
220
1887
March
31
Olimpia Rizal, Manila, 31 March 1887
Olimpia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
221
1887
April
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 1 April 1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
He regrets Lopez Jaena's hurry in informing Rizal of dissension among the Filipinos Lopez Jaena
resents he was not chosen editor of the publication Espaa en Filipinas He is glad Rizal is pleased
with the review
222
1887
April
13
Rizal, Berlin, 13 April 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
In order to know more about our history one has to go to German museums and read German
books Rizal in favor of Philippine studies Nosce te ipsum How many obstacles to the Penal
Code! To clear the forest of its brambles and briers Youth should not be devoted to love or to
static sciences To sacrifice something on the altar of Politics How Barrantes goes too far
Freed prisoners Blumentritt should write our history.
223
1887
April
24
Jos Rizal
Berlin
The return home "To leave Berlin when now it pleases me most ...." Rizal's father is anxious to
see him Sorry to leave Europe "I'll be more useful in my country . . . " Bids Blumentritt
farewell "To admire Berlin in spring. . . " "If I could receive periodicals, I would not feel there
as if banished from my scientific mother country." The catechisms of Weber "In Manila only
pleasant things are read, utile dulcissimo!
224
1887
April
27
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal
Berlin
225
1887
May
Antonio Regidor, Europe, 3 May 1887
Antonio Regidor
Jos Rizal
Europe
226
1887
May
4&5
Rizal, Berlin, 4-5 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Berlin
What is Catalonan?
Family newsLonging for his return.
Regidor comments on the does not know "Fr. Damaso"? Noli Who Comments on "Capitan
Tiago, Old Tasio, Fr. Salvi, the 'good chap' Don Primitivo, the 'learned' Fr. Sibyla and Maria Clara"
Critic of the first order What the Filipinos lack are union, energy, decision, and constancy
Visits Blumentritt LeitmeritzWill stop at the Hotel Krebs Postscript Swoboda and the
young Casal

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
227
1887
May
10
Rizal to Pastor Ullmer, Berlin, 10 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Pastor Ullmer
Berlin
Rizal tells his kind German friend Pastor Ullmer of his travel itinerary He sends him his picture.
228
1887
May
15
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 15 May 1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
A post card written in Chabacano, the pidgin Spanish used in some parts of the Philippine
229
1887
May
19
Rizal, Brunn, 19 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Brunn
Dr. Willkomm's daughters Rizal's talent praised in a Prague newspaper "What have I done to
deserve the sympathy of such kind souls?" Rizal has wept so much for the Mother Country
Magnificent farewell of Europe An omen of sad days to come? Happiness is always followed by
misfortune In defense of slandered fellow countrymen Reward for the cause of truth.
230
1887
May
20
Rizal, Vienna, 20 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Vienna
Arrival at Vienna Recommended calls.
231
1887
May
23
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 23 May 1887
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's Noli me tangere received with enthusiasm Highly praised Comparable to Cervantes' Don
Quijote de la Mancha Tomas del Rosario is ready to defend it, if it attacked He suggests a way
of introducing it into the Philippines Manuel Rodriguez Arias owner of Agencial Editorial at Manila,
would be a good distributor Encourages Rizal to continue writing Asks Rizal to explain the use
of the "K" in Tagalog
232
1887
May
24
Rizal, Vienna, 24 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Vienna
At the Vienna Museum Nordmann resembles Rizal's father Poor sick Dora of the little blue eyes!
Die Tinguianen It is an honor to win recognition Interview with the Extra-Blatt reporter.
233
1887
May
26
Rizal, Salzburg, 26 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Salzburg
234
1887
May
29
Rizal to Friedrich Ullmer, Munich, 29 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Friedrich Ullmer
Munich
Rizal replies to the letter of the son of Pastor Ullmer He has fond memories of Wilhelmsfeld and
the Ullmer hospitality.
235
1887
May
29
Rizal, Munich, 29 May 1887
Jos Rizal
Munich
A little book for the Philippines Rizal will have his picture taken in Geneva.
236
1887
May and June
15 and 3
Evaristo Aguirre (Cauit) Madrid, 15 May and 3 June

1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Aguirre has sold four copies of Noli me tangereApplication filed at the Ministry of Fomento at
Madrid for a permit to import the Noli Critical appreciation of the NoliThe review Espaa en
Filipinas Cauit's articles
237
1887
June
Rizal, Basel, 3 June 1887
Jos Rizal
Basel
238
1887
June
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 3 June 1887
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Aguirre addresses Rizal with his pseudonym in a post card and signs it "Cauit", the name of his
natal town in Cavite Province
239
1887
June
Rizal, Geneva, 6 June 1887
Jos Rizal
Geneva
Thinking of GermanyHis journey to "Europe, land of liberty" is about to end"To see the ancient
city of the Ceasars" Will bid Europe goodbye from MarseilleMarseille is pure prose after his
beautiful dreams of Madrid, Paris, and Germany "Even if I meet my ruin there, I have to return!"
The Igorots are already in MadridAn insult to human dignity to exhibit them together with
animals.
240
1887
June
10
Jos Rizal
Geneva
Rizal will visit "Italy, mother country of European laws."Adieu to Dora Blumentritt's interesting
pamphlet on Philippine things."Upon leaving, Europe seems to me more precious." Another
political and social atmosphere in the Philippines.
241
1887
June
13
Jos Rizal
Fernando Canon
Geneva
Rizal lauds Canon's literary abilityConcerning the sale of Noli me tangere
242
1887
June
13
Jos Rizal
Geneva
A picture for Blumentritt and another for Eberhard who entertained him in Vienna As a
remembrance.
243
1887
June
14
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
He is glad Rizal and Viola approve of his articleSeparation of Govantes from the reviewed Espaa
en FilipinasNew subscribers Among them the Chinese LegationLopez Jaena now collaborates
Filipinos on the board of directors of the Sociedad de Geografia Comercial His criticism of Noli me
tangere He encourages Rizal to write more booksMaginoo, title of nobility, belongs to the Paterno
family
244
1887
June
14
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 14 June 1887
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
He didn't see Blumentritt's friend
He will write Willkomm and NordmannThrough rose-colored glasses.
An excursion to the mountains.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
245
1887
June
19
Jos Rizal
Geneva
It is not propitious to engage in premature conspiracies When there is no other remedy but seek
for our ruin in war The olive branch or the holocaust There is nothing imperishable It is im
possible to endure everything "The happiness of my country". "If the evil is only in the system
of government, I will oppose everything that may be planned against Spain." "I trust in God"
With enchanted spectacles.
246
1887
June
20
Eduardo de Lete, Madrid, 20 June 1887
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Advantages of having Lete in the Exposition The magazine Espaa en Filipinas has no money
Lete explains announcement of Noli me tangere His comments on the Noli
247
1887
June
21
Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 21 June 1887
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Advises Rizal to stay abroad until better times His brother regrets having asked him to come
home Send thousands of copies of Noli to the Philippines Continue writing, but abroad His
friends will do all they can to spread his ideas
248
1887
June
27
Rizal, Rome, 27 June 1887
Jos Rizal
Rome
Before the ruins of the Rome of the Caesars "My feet tread on the dust of heroes." The Capitol,
the Tarpeian Rock, the Palatinum, Forum, Ampitheatre, before the eyes of the archaeologist At
the the Capitoline Museum and the church of St. Mary Major A flower from the garden of the
palace of Septimius Severus for Blumentritt as a remembrance.
249
1887
June
29
Rizal, Rome, 29 June 1887
Jos Rizal
Francisco Rizal
Rome
Rizal announces his return to his father.
250
1887
July
Rizal, Marseille, 2 July 1887
Jos Rizal
Marseille
251
1887
July
Rizal, On board the Djemnah, 7 July 1887
Jos Rizal
Fernando Canon
On board the
Djemnah
252
1887
July
Rizal, Mediterrenean Sea, 7 July 1887
Jos Rizal
Mediterranean
Far from Europe Adieu "beautiful country of liberty" Field glasses lost A pecuniary loss can
relegate to oblivion a sentimental pain Advantages of a polyglot.
253
1887
July
14
Rizal, Mediterranean Sea, 14 July 1887 (Postal

Card)
Jos Rizal
Mediterranean
Postal card.
254
1887
July
20
Rizal, en route to Manila, 20 July 1887
Jos Rizal
En route to Manila
Tossed by tempestuous waves I always dreamed that I remained in Europe.... Rizal wins the
sympathy of his fellow passengers as interpreters A German lover of glories of his Native Country
The Germans are a great nation but they are not first in every respect Dora and the children in
the colonies.
255
1887
July
25
Blumentritt, Leitmetritz, 25 July 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Blumentritt is very sad for not having received news of Rizal's safe arrival home and for the death of
two friends Nordmann and Labhart Painter Eysert is making a portrait of Blumentritt for Rizal.
256
1887
July
26
Rizal, Strait of Malacca, 26 July 1887
Jos Rizal
Strait of Malacca
257
1887
July
29
Rizal, On board the Djemnah, 29 July 1887
Jos Rizal
Fernando Canon
On board the
Djemnah
258
1887
July
30
Pablo Ortiga y Rey, Madrid, 30 July 1887
Pablo Ortiga y Rey
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Infamous revenge to deny Rizal's brother-in-law burial in holy ground Becerra has proposed
abolition of Council of Overseas Colonies To progress the Philippines need justice and good
government Blumentritt's defense of Noli me tangere seems good.
259
1887
August
Vicente Jocson, Manila, 8 August 1887
Vicente Jocson
Jos Rizal
Manila
Welcome home! Offers his house on Legazpi Street, Intramuros.
260
1887
August
Felix Ma. Roxas, Manila, 9 August 1887
Felix Ma. Roxas
Jos Rizal
Manila
Eagerness to welcome Rizal home Cannot find a copy of Noli me tangere Recalls the impression
made on them by European cultureLife in Manila is monotonous
261
1887
August
24
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 24 August 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
On Tagalog art of versificationBlumentritt understands RizalThe Germans believe they have a

"transparent chest"Something German? A fine type of JesuitMerit, virtues, are the foundation
of friendshipRizal in good luckOf magnetic attractionWhoever deals with him becomes his
friends Consoled by Blumentritt
To Fernando CanonPassengers represent different nationalities German, French, English,
Japanese, ChineseRizal alone can speak with them in their native tonguesThe French are
interested only in the exploitation of their colonies
Fine trip En route to the Philippines.
Rizal in a post card writes Canon about his trip
The death of John Nordmann.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
262
1887
August
27
Rizal, Calamba, 27 August 1887
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Addressed to Dr. Blumentritt the original draft of this unfinished letter in German is in the
possession of Miss Consuelo Lopez Rizal, a niece of the hero He gives an account of his arrival in
1887, his first return to his native country Already, he was a famous man Author of Noli me
tngere Physician Ophthalmologist Recognized leader of his countrymen With many
admirers as well as enemies.
263
1887
September
J. Peilifen, Barcelona, 6 September 1887
J. Peilifen
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Blumentritt is translating into German Rizal's NoliInquires about the meaning of sinigang
mentioned in the novel Blumentritt cultivates Balaguer's friendship for the sake of RizalLa
Publicidad publishes a review of NoliMariano Ponce will also publish one.
1887
September
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 4 September 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
A photo of Blumentritt for Rizal.
1887
September
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
The translation of Noli into German.
265
1887
September
Rizal, Calamba, 5 September 1887
Jos Rizal
Calamba
266
1887
September
23
Concepcion Leyba, Manila, 23 September 1887
Concepcion Leyba
Jos Rizal
Manila
Sorrow for the death of Olimpia Choleng (Soledad) is ill.
267
1887
September
26
Jos M. Cecilio
Jos Rizal
Manila
Condolence on the death of Olimpia, Rizal's sister.
268
1887
September
26
Rizal, Calamba, 26 September 1887
Jos Rizal
Calamba
269
1887
September
26
Soledad Rizal, Manila, 26 September 1887
Soledad Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
270
1887
October
18
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 18 October 1887
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
271
1887
October
18
Soledad Rizal, Manila, 18 October 1887
Soledad Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
272
1887
October
19
Rizal, Calamba, 19 October 1887
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Contented with Blumentritt's letters A gymnasium hall in Calamba To diminish the people in the
cockpit and panguingue German translation of Noli by Blumentritt Did not visit Pardo who holds
government commissions In order not to soil his white gloves "with his hands stained for writing
novels." A German chauvinist is better than a man devoid of patriotism Educated compatriots
devoid of honor and shame.
273
1887
October
19
Julio Llorente, Madrid, 19 October 1887
Julio Llorente
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Llorente leaves the publication Espaa en Filipinas The Filipinos at Madrid have not done anything
to secure a permit for the importation into the Philippines of Rizal's Noli me tangere Lete has not
published a review of it
274
1887
October
29
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
He asks for a Tagalog grammar and dictionary.
275
1887
November
14
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Anxiety over Rizal.
276
1887
November
15
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
The consolation of religion The sulpakan and the flowers sent by Rizal A clay jar"Thank God
Rizal is alive!" A painting by Luna for Blumentritt.
277
1887
November
16
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
A gift for Rizal's nephew.
278
1887
November
27
Balbino Ventura, Bacolod, Pampanga, 27 November

1887
Balbino Ventura
Jos Rizal
Bacolod, Pampanga
264
Happy passageGrand reception at homeTears of joy, ten thousand questions all at once and
laughterOh, my beautiful Motherland The Noli raised a great deal of uproar... The General
said: Your novel roused comments; it contains subversive ideas; I wish to read it... If you don't
receive a letter from me, something must have happened to me. Returning perhaps to my
adopted country.
Cigarettes and flowers the sulpakn (lighter) invented by RizalIts mechanism Death of his
sister Olimpia due to childbirthThe little orphans The Pasiam Gold coins of ancient Filipinos
buried in a clay jar.
Regrets Olimpia's death.
Joy on receiving letter of RizalRizal asks for children's stories Rizal is regarded with suspicion on
his own countryA letter of Minister Balaguer.
Concerning a book and a diplomaSoledad asks for her mourning clothes.
Rizal's parents would not allow Rizal to go to PampangaReiterates his invitation to Rizal Would
like to read Noli me tangere

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
279
1887
December
Rizal, Calamba, 3 December 1887
Jos Rizal
Calamba
280
1887
December
13
Pedro Serrano Laktaw, Manila, 13 December 1887
Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
Jos Rizal
Manila
281
1888
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 1888?
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
282
[1888]
Rizal, [Hong Kong, 1888]
Jos Rizal
Soledad Rizal
[Hong Kong]
283
1888
Pedro Serrano Laktaw, Manila, 1888
Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
Jos Rizal
Manila
284
1888
February
Rizal, Hong Kong, 9 February 1888
Jos Rizal
Pedro Paterno
Hong Kong
285
1888
February
10
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
286
[1888]
[February]
15
"A friar", Manila, 15 February 1888?
A friar
Jos Rizal
Manila
An anonymous letter, signed "A Friar" calls Rizal ungrateful It expresses the well-known attitude
of the Friars toward the educated Filipinos The MS is damaged.
287
1888
February
16
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Left the native land sickFreed from the tyrannical censorRizal's odysseyIn danger of being
locked up in a dungeon Persecuted by the friarsDenunciation of secret meetings on top of a hill
"I exile myself to save friends from deportation."
288
1888
February
16
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Hong Kong
289
1888
March
Rizal, Tokyo, 1 March 1888
Jos Rizal
Tokyo
Spanish charge d'affaires invites Rizal to his hotel roomTokohama and Manila compared
Japanese men and womenImpression of Tokyo.
290
1888
March
Jos Rizal
Tokyo
Rizal, wonder of the JapaneseLike a Europeanized Japanese Japanese women adopt European
attire Industry and integrity Few thieves and beggars How disgusting to see a man drawing a
jinrikisha like horse!
291
1888
March
14
Jos Rizal
Tokyo
At the Spanish Legation Prez Caballero wishes to know Blumentritt "I do not greet with
somebody else's hat."
292
1888
April
Rizal, Tokyo, 7 April 1888
Jos Rizal
Tokyo
293
1888
April
29
Rizal, aboard SS Belgie, San Francisco, California,

29 April 1888
Jos Rizal
Parents
SS Belgie, San
Francisco, California
294
1888
April
30
Rizal, San Francisco, California, 30 April 1888
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
San Francisco,
California
Rizal wishes to correspond with Ponce Orders the works of Larra to improve his command of the
Spanish language with the proceeds from the sale of his Noli He is en route to London
295
1888
April
30
Rizal, San Francisco, 30 April 1888
Jos Rizal
San Francisco
In California under quarantineFolklorista and anthropologists appear in Ilocos.
296
1888
May
24
Rizal aboard City of Home, 24 May 1888
Jos Rizal
Aboard City of Home
297
1888
May
30
Juan Luna, Paris, 30 May 1888
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
298
[1888]
[June]
Rizal, London, [June, 1888?]
Jos Rizal
Brothers
London
Rizal is busy with surgical operations He has earned more than P900 Will return to Europe
"Everybody wants me to leave the Phillippines."The government wants him as far away as possible
"The Filipinos fear for me and for themselves." Kind words of Blumentritt in the Geographic
Commercial Review.
The customs would not release the box of copies of Noli me tangere A copy of the regulations for
primary instruction
Ventura gives Rizal news of his trip to Europe and wishes to hear from him
Serrano has a school in Binondo Incidents in the hearing on the petition for the expulsion of the
friars News about various friends Viado is imprisoned on account of the Noli
Rizal, en route to Europe, sends Pedro A. Paterno a post card in chabacano.
Description of City of RomeMany languages spoken aboard.

It is unfortunate to live exile, writes Painter Luna to Rizal Japanese painting is as advanced as
that of Greece and Italy, he says in admiration
At London againEngaged in his studiesAwaiting letters from his familyRemembers his
relatives.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
299
1888
June
Rizal, London, 2 June 1888
Jos Rizal
London
"Address you familiarly, no, because you are respectable The Filipinos are very courteous to their
parentsThe friars address us familiarly considering us their inferiors."Rizal complimented with a
tea party by Dr. Rost.They discussed languages Filipiniana library of Rost.
300
1888
June
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
Rizal requests Ponce to send him the complete works of Larra
301
1888
June
Jos Rizal
Pastor Ullmer
London
To Pastor Ullmer Rizal tells of his return to Europe Noli me tngere in the PhilippinesThe Friars
want his expulsion from the Philippines But he will go back.
302
1888
June
12
Jos Rizal
London
He didn't find letters from home upon arrivalHis trip from Liverpool to London He boards with
an English familySunday at London is boresome.
303
1888
June
13
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 13 June 1888
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
304
1888
June
16
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
305
1888
June
22
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Ponce sends Rizal a compilation of Larra's articles and addresses of several friends
Larra, the best Spanish prose writer of the century All the works of great men are worthy of study
Rizal prefers the complete, not selected works of LarraIn Madrid, where Rizal had many friends,
his work could not even get inCondemnation of his work at ManilaNeed for unity among the
Filipinos
In Barcelona the Filipinos are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of their country
Enthusiasm for the work of Rizal "Those who criticize acts of heroism and self-denial deserve
eternal condemnation in the history of the motherland" Awaiting the second novel of Rizal
306
1888
June
23
Jos Rizal
London
Paciano Rizal is "Philosopher Tasio" The only man, according to the lieutenant of the civil guard
General Salamanca asks for the punishment of Filipino reformists The Spanish Senate is
indifferent "We pay taxes, we shed our blood for Spain, and when we raise a petition, punishment
is our reward!" The simile of the old cocotte "Fight for truth: Raise us or knock us down!"
Fame for the defense of the weak The Filipinos have lost faith in Spain The second edition of
the Noli, not very different from the first.
307
1888
June
26
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Rizal's impressions are not surprising after his visit to his country Only time and the efforts of
those called to regenerate her can overthrow the secular power, transforming little by little her way
of life First the ideological ground should be won for cultivation Our country is where our
affection lies The whip and the muzzle will increase the ranks of the awakened ones
No one would take the slightest step to enable Rizal's works enter Madrid Send to Manila copies
of Noli, even if they are not paid for Some German doctors felicitate him Literature is a
secondary matter; the principal thing is to think and feel rightly One ought to work always with
the head and the heart and with the arms when the time comes What I want is to be eclipsed by
a pleiad of fellow countrymen at the time of my
death
308
1888
June
27
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
309
1888
June
28
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
What kind of publication is Correo de Espana? "Quioquiap" falls out of his customary
310
1888
July
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 1 July 1888
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Recommending some books.
311
1888
July
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 4 July 1888
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
The Philippines in a crisis A communication of Acting Governor General Molto concerning the
prestige of the religious orders Fr. Salvador Font's censure of Noli Grand reception of Rizal's
book in Germany, according to Blumentritt who is translating it into German
312
1888
July
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
A cerebral congestion Blumentritt's Memoir in German.
313
1888
July
Juan Luna, Paris, 5 July 1888
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
314
1888
July
Rizal, London, 9 July 1888
Jos Rizal
London
315
1888
July
13
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 13 July 1888
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
role
Photographs of Luna's paintings He may go to London to sell some of his paintings When is
Rizal going to write the second part of his beautiful satire? (Noli me tangere)
Rizal refutes the falsehoods of Senator Vida uttered in the Senate The friars spread false reports
Senator Vida has lied like a phonograph The Noli is not anti-Catholic or socialistic or
Proudhonian "We are filibusteros when we raise our voice" "He who sows wind gathers
tempests."
General Molt's temporary administration was fatal to the Philippines Rizal's trip had not been
useless Effect of Rizal's visit on some families in Manila

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
316
1888
July
21
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
The Mother Country ought to be satisfied because she has sons who love her Whois Plaridel?
Fr.. Font's letter
317
1888
July
26
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal wrote Senator Vida refuting his errorsCortes has recessed The speech against Filipino
aspirations did not arouse much interest If Senator Vida resumes his attack, I will refute his
falsehoods in the press Misbehavior of the friars according to letters from Manila.
318
1888
July
27
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
Rizal receives Larra's workRelates his hurried departure from the Philippines Amusing incident
on the boat Impressions of America Lauds Plaridel's patriotic labors
319
1888
August
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 2 August 1888
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Sends Rizal copy of Fr. Font's review of Noli Reports of insurrection plotted by the friars
Resignation of liberal minded governor general Emilio TerreroFilipino colony at Barcelona eagerly
awaits Rizal - M. H. del Pilar (Plaridel) is still in the Philippines.
Spaniards judge us unjustlyWhat would they say if they are judged according to the behavior of
the bullfighters and criminals of Madrid?They like paradoxes and beautiful phrases without
considering their veracity "The lndio is happy so long as he is not remembered."The author of
such nonsense is the king of foolsWithdraw from the fight! When politics blazes between tyrants
and oppressed peoples, it has no heart but fangs and poison..." Consequence: 'The Indios formerly
lived happily so long as the Spaniards did not mind them.
320
1888
August
Rizal, London, 7 August 1888
Jos Rizal
London
321
1888
August
10
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
322
1888
August
13
Jos Rizal
Chief Librarian of the

British Museum
London
323
1888
August
16
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
324
1888
August
18
Jos Rizal
London
Weber, impartial in matters of religion, unlike Voltaire, Cantu, and Renan The patriot Mr. Antonio
Regidor offers to finance the printing of Sucesos de las lslas Filipinas by Morga, annotated by Rizal.
325
1888
August
18
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
A novelist is responsible only for the words that he says are his The country is beginning to show
her hatred of the friars and civil guards Send copies of Noli to Manila The new Tagalog
orthography
326
1888
August
25
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
327
1888
August
26
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal will annotate Morga's History What of the ethnographic map of Mindanao?The book The
Chinese Portrayed by Themselves by Tseng-Ki-TongThe Noli in Spanish "in order to awaken the
spirit of my native land from its slumber."
328
1888
September
Rizal, Paris, 4 September 1888
Jos Rizal
Paris
House of Laureano Viado searchedConfiscation of copies of Noli me tangereThey forbade Dr.

Pardo de Tavera to treat patients.
329
1888
September
Jos Rizal
Paris
An impostor's letter to Blumentritt"Could it be a bait?" The attack against you proves that you
are useful, noble, and intelligent."Regidor will publish in Spain information on Noli me tangere.
330
1888
September
17
Rizal, London, 17 September 1888
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal's annotations to Morga's history "Learned modern explorer" Chirino is too pro-friar and
childishThe Noli is banned in the Philipppines.
331
1888
September
30
Rizal, London, 30 September 1888
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
" Why should we not have a hundred Plaridel?" "If my enemies would only write like Fathers
Rodriguez and Font, it would not matter to me, the bad thing is that I have enemies among my
countrymen." Rizal is busy
332
1888
October
Juan Luna, Paris, 3 October 1888
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
Luna deplores the mean revenge on Rizal's family Offers his services to Rizal The family of
Pedro Roxas at Paris
333
1888
October
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 4 October 1888
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
334
1888
October
27
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 27 October, 1888
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
"As the stag clamors for water so I cry for you." The Noli must be very much persecuted in the
Philippines
To the chief Librarian, British Museum. Riza requests permission to read in the library of the British
Museum and to copy sculpture.
Rizal's friend's are alarmed by his silence The Spanish government awards the Grand Cross of
Isabella the Catholic to Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt
More on Fr. Font's criticism Ponce's family follows the new Tagalog orthography It asks for a
picture of Rizal Filipinos at Barcelona send regards to Rizal
Extract from a defense of the Noli Reappearance of the newspaper Espana en Filipinas Rizal
proposed as its director Father Vicente Garcia, Filipino theologian defends Rizal's Noli against the
attacks of Fr. Jose Rodriguez
Different factions Alignment of forces Rizal, sure of a majority Advantages if Rizal should
manage the periodical

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
335
1888
October
12
Rizal, London, 12 October 1888
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal reading the old sources of Philippine history He will not leave London until he has examined
all the books and manuscripts relating to our country "Let Desengaos say what he wants. Who
among Filipinos and Spaniards wrote the first insulting books? Dr. Rost is an affectionate friend
Like a good father to Rizal.
336
1888
October
12
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
Father Vicente Garcia's courage is inspiring The Noli is being analyzed critically in the Philippines
Rizal: "My work has defects." Engaged to manage a periodical Intensive research in the
history of the Philippines at the British Museum to prepare himself for his tasks
337
1888
October
13
Jos Rizal
London
A brother-in-law of Rizal banished to Bohol Without due process of law The beginning of
reprisals? Booklets for and against Rizal sent to Blumentritt Geler's book says many truths
"And if we cannot take revenge, our children and our grandchildren will do it."
338
1888
October
15
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Cebu, 15 October 1888
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Cebu
Banished to Tagbilaran without trail for being a filibustero and Rizal's representative Denounced
by the Dominican syndicate and his satellites.
339
1888
October
19
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 19 October 1888
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
General desire that Rizal manage a new publication, and should he refuse, Llorente Lete does not
have the sympathy of the Filipinos He is incompetent
340
1888
October
28
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 28 October 1888
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
341
1888
November
Rizal, London, 1 November 1888
Jos Rizal
London
Jesuits and Augustinians no longer want to correspond with Blumentritt Those who consider that
their own opinion is better than that of others are not worthy of our friendship They have no
friends but acolytes There are not 50 Spaniards like Geler All the books of Spanish authors
distill gall against the Filipinos Vidal y Soler speaks ill of the lndio And he is furious when the
Filipinos defend their lands against the Spaniards
342
1888
November
Antonio Luna, Madrid, November 1888
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Executive Commission of the Asociacion Hispano-FilipinaLuna solicits Rizal's Cooperation Patriotic

motive of Luna
343
1888
November
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 1 November 1888
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
344
1888
November
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 4 November 1888
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Asociacion Hispano-Filipina with Morayta as President Its effect in the Philippines Division in
the Filipino colony of Madrid
Subscription in favor of Lpez Jaena to enable him to return to the Philippines What will be his
fate there? He will fail into the clutches of the friars
The anonymous defender of the Noli is Fr. Vicente Garcia Homage to Rizal at the banquet in
honor of MoraytaMore on the new periodical Rizal is the choice for its director
345
1888
November
Jos Rizal
London
It is not true that books are lacking in the Philippines But the majority of them are of a religious
and narcotizing nature The works of Cantu, Laurent, Dumas, Sue, Victor Hugo, Escrich, and
Schiller are read The lndio in general is fond of reading and studying Even families with P600
income send their children to Manila to study And despite the fact that the fate of educated men
is to have enemies and to be shot Rizal's mother said to her husband: "Don't send him (Rizal)
any more to Manila; he already knows enough; if he gets to know more, they are going to behead
him
346
1888
November
Jos Rizal
Antonio Luna
London
Rizal declines the management of the periodical Regrets he could not send a telegram of
greetings to Morayta on the occasion of the banquet in his honor
347
1888
November
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
The attacks of El Pais and Desengaos Fr. Vicente Garcia's defense
348
1888
November
11
Evaristo Aguirre, Madrid, 11 November 1888
Evaristo Aguirre
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Mutual true affection Is Rizal offended by his previous letter? Again the question of the
periodical and Lete
349
1888
November
11
Eduardo de Lete, Madrid, 11 November 1888
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Espaa en Filipinas dead Plan to found a new organ of the Filipino reformist Lete explains his
stand accuses Rizal of partiality towards Mariano Cunanan The question of the review of Rizal's
Noli me tangere Lete is irritated at Rizal
London
The books Bauernspiegel seem to portray the life of the Filipinos with regard to courtesy
Desengaos says that Blumentritt sees in the Noli the best mirror through which he can look at the
Philippines Rizal declines the offer to manage a periodical Vidal y Soler asks for Spanish and
European immigrants giving them landed property But not for Orientals What are colonies for?
Rizal does not agree with the explanation of reason of state No one ought to go to his
neighbor's house and subordinate the interests of the neighbor to his own interests "We came
here," the Spaniards said to our forefathers, "to be your friends; recognize our king and pay him a
small tribute and we are going to defend you against your enemies."
350
1888
November
14-18
Rizal, London, 14-18 November 1888
Jos Rizal

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
351
1888
November
17
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
352
1888
November
22
Jos Rizal
London
"The Spaniards did us much good." But we gave them the most valuable things they demanded:
"blood, lands, lives", says Rizal The tyrannical rule of the Encomenderos The country would
have been absorbed by Islam Manuel Hidalgo was deported for being Rizal's brother-in-law His
brother and other brothers-in-law were despoiled of their lands by Weyler.
353
1888
November
23
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 23 November 1888
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
Lpez Jaena is very much changed, with great desire to work It is useless to have a newspaper in
Barcelona Its entry in the Philippines will not be permitted
354
1888
December
Rizal, London, 3 December 1888
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
A letter in Tagalog to Ponce A letter from Manila published in German newspapers

Discrimination against Anacleto del Rosario
355
1888
December
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal will send his exchange gift to Dr. Czepelack The book of Multatuli, Dutch critic, resembles
the Noli Not so virulent Shows only one phase of Dutch life in Java Rizal elected director of
the new Filipino periodical in Madrid.
356
1888
December
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
A letter for Laktaw sent through Mariano Ponce (Naning) to evade
357
1888
December
10
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 10 December 1888
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
358
1888
December
25
Jos Rizal
London
Data on Ituy in the Annotations to Morga Two busts modeled by Rizal: Caesar Augustus for
Blumentritt and ]ulius Caesar for Dr. Czepelack Ponce, Canon, and Lopez Jaena, and Rizal chat
about Blumentritt Personification of kindliness Christmas eve Evokes the Grand Genius who
preached Truth and Love He suffered for his mission But for his sufferings "the world has
become better, if not saved."
359
1888
December
28
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
Manuscript of La vision de Fr. Rodriguez sent to Mariano Ponce for publication at Barcelona
360
1888
December
28
Jos Rizal
Fernando Canon
London
Be the interpreter of my sentiments" at the banquet on 31 December
361
1888
December
31
Jos Rizal
Compatriots
London
Address to his Compatriots at Barcelona Alza tu tersa frente Juventud filipina, en este da (Liftup
your radiant brow, This day.. . .)
362
1889
Rizal, London, 1889
Jos Rizal
To the Filipinos at
Barcelona
London
Address to the Filipinos at Barcelona signed with the pseudonym, Laong Laan Rizal rejoices at the
unity of the Filipinos Flow to prevent disunion Clear words, clear conscience A Rizal project
Buy, read critically, all published books on the Philippines Study and be prepared
363
1889
Rizal, Paris, 1889?
Jos Rizal
Graciano Lpez Jaena
Paris
364
1889
Rizal's Message to the Young Women of Malolos,

Europe, 1889
Jos Rizal
Jos Rizal
Europe
365
1889
Rizal, 1889
Jos Rizal
366
1889
January
Rizal, London, January 1889
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
London
Basa's example of writing in defense of the Philippines is inspiring to other Filipinos To serve a
country there is nothing like being in it Marcelo H. del Pilar did not need to come to Europe
Filipinos are afraid to buy the Noli He asks Basa to keep the remaining copies lest they be burned
"If the present generation does not like to read me because of fear, I shall keep what I have
written for the coming generation" He does not know if what he is writing will be published
367
1889
January
Rizal, London January 1889
Jos Rizal
Marcelo H. del Pilar
London
"Piping Dilat's" article is restrained but strong Advantages of knowing foreign languages "I
wrote the Noli me tangere to stir the patriotism of my countrymen."
368
1889
January
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Bohol, 1 January 1889
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Bohol
Summary
He regrets what is happening to Rizal's brother-in-law Banquet in honor of Morayta alarms the
enemy camp Desengaos (Retana) does not deserve the attention of the Filipinos Laudatory
phrases of Andres Avelino del Rosario
censorship at Manila
Blumentritt wants to defend Rizal's Noli me tangere.
Jaena though ill, Rizal sends an article to La Solidaridad He orders more copies of Soberania and
Vision
Complying with Plaridel's request Rizal writes a long letter to the young women of Malolos Its
message is for all Filipino women
The family name isreally Mercado The unhappy memory of 72 when Burgos, Gmez, and Zamora
died on the gallows Brief history of the surname Rizal Defense of the Noli translated by the
hero.
In exile for being a filibustero The people of Bohol are very fanatical.

Number
Year
Month
369
1889
January
370
1889
January
371
1889
372
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
Marcelo H. del Pilar (Plaridel), Barcelona, January

1889
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 6 January 1889
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
Everything that is happening in the Philippines is the consequence of Rizal's campaign

Gobernadorcillo of Sta. Ana Ventura's opinion of the Asociacion Hispano-Filipina Bad news from
the Philippines
January
Rizal, London, 6 January 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
London
Rizal sends Ponce a post card from London, 6 January 1889 requesting him to make a correction in
La vision de Fr. Rodriguez Because Archbishop Payo is dead, soften the harsh statements, he
says
1889
January
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 8 January 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
La vision de Fr. Rodriguez is very well written To be published by the Filipinos at Barcelona
Perhaps del Pilar may be able to put an end to dissidence and rivalry Board of Directors of La
Solidaridad association Rizal's letter, read at the banquet, received warm applause
373
1889
January
12
Silvestre Ubaldo, Calamba, 12 January 1889
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Abuses of the administrator of the Hacienda Persecution of his sister Lucia Cheerless town
feast Need for reforms in local government Need for a book written in Tagalog La Espaa
Oriental, new bilingual periodical "It is impossible to live in peace so long as there are friars."
374
1889
January
14
Jos Rizal
London
Association Internationale des Philippinistes To hold a congress during the Exposition at Paris
Rizal asks Blumentritt for advice and suggestions to improve it Awaiting the Exequatur Mac
Havelaar's book.
375
1889
January
15
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 15 January 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
It is doubtful that the Spaniards would come to offer us rights and liberties that they enjoy
Pessimism about the success of the association La Solidaridad
376
1889
January
28
Jos Rizal
To the Members of La
Solidaridad
London
Rizal made Honorary President of the association La Solidaridad He sends greetings and proffers
prudent advice
377
1889
January
31
Jos Rizal
London
Condolence on the misfortunes of Austria Blumentritt accepts the presidency of the International
Association of Philippinists We wish to obtain the happiness of the Philippines through noble and
just means "If I had to commit a villainy to make her happy, I would decline to do it." Casal's
book is not veracious.
378
1889
February
Rizal, London, February 1889
Jos Rizal
London
Awaiting Blumentritt's opinion in order to improve the prospectus of the International Association of
Philippinists Doctors Meyer, Jagor, and Czepelack nominated by Rizal.
379
1889
February
Pedro Serrano Laktaw, 1 February 1889
Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
Jos Rizal
380
1889
February
Rizal, London, 4 February 1889
Jos Rizal
London
381
1889
February
Jos Rizal
London
A section proposed by Blumentritt: Races and independent regions Two members from each
nation Drs. Meyer and Kern nominated to the Board of Directors of the International Association
of Philippinists A letter of introduction to Dr. Kern.
382
1889
February
14
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
London
Meyer is on the Executive Board of the International Association of Philippinists Appointment of a

Dutch member left to Dr. Meyer.
383
1889
February
17
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Barcelona, 17 February 1889
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Birth of La Solidaridad on 15 February 1889 The campaign of the women of Malolos "I request
you to write to those girls." Rizal's article "Los viajes" could not be published in the first issue for
lack of space
384
1889
February
22
Jos Rizal
London
Suggestions for La Solidaridad Rizal promises to write "articles of great interest"A long message
in Tagalog to the young women of Malolos He asks del Pilar to correct it as his
tagalog is getting rusty See that it does not fall into the hands of the friar
385
1889
February
27
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
London
Dr. Niumann declines the post of counselor of the International Association of Philippinists.
386
1889
March
Rizal, London, March 1889
Jos Rizal
Graciano Lpez Jaena
London
Club KidlatEnthusiasm for La Solidaridad at ParisAdvice to Lopez JaenaRizal promises to

support La Solidaridad and send articlesThe periodical is improving
1889
March
Rizal, Paris, March 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal would like to make a big book of La defensa de Corcuera Asks Ponce to take steps to join
La Solidaridad of Barcelona with that of Madrid
1889
March
Rizal, Paris, March 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Success of La soberania This work has no chaff but all gain "We shall fight Font" Always cite
Blumentritt, Pilapil, Pelaez, or Burgos, etc. in every issue of La Solidaridad Build a reference
library
He asks for data on Diego Silang's rebellion He doubts the veracity of Isabelo de los Reyes'
account
Serrano allows himself to be deceived in order to satisfy everybody and not to inconvenience any
one Signs his letter "P. Dore" The Jesuits are trying to dissuade him from going abroad to
study
387
Rizal writes Marcelo H. del Pilar he is glad of the publication of La Solidaridad. The excessive
llocanism of Isabelo de los Reyes apropos the question of Diego SilangTestimony of historians
Italian manuscripts about the PhilippinesOne of the Filipinos at Barcelona should study Italian
Rizal is presently studying Dutch

Number
Year
Month
388
1889
March
389
1889
March
390
1889
391
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, March 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Fruitless search for Escosura's reports La Defensa is silent The Filipinos at Barcelona will heed
Rizals regarding their association
Rizal, London, 3 March 1889
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal praises highly del Pilar's La soberania monacal en Filipinas "Onward and write!" he saysHe
can now diePlaridel can take his place He would like to see emerge 20 or 30 young men who
are two or three times more worthy than he
March
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 3 March 1889
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
1889
March
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
London
Dr. Riedel nominated for counselor of the International Association of Philippinists Going to Paris
to study the way of opening the first international congress.
392
1889
March
Jos Rizal
Graciano Lpez Jaena
London
Rizal sends Lopez Jaena a post card congratulating nim on his "superb speech" delivered at the
Ateneo Barcelones entitled 'The Philippines at the Universal Exposition of Barcelo na"
Suggestions for the improvement of La Solidaridad
393
1889
March
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 8 March 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
An insulting article by Quioquiap in El Da Asks Rizal to answer it A country where insult is

permitted but not defense The need for a Filipino newspaper in Madrid Dominador Gomez
394
1889
March
10
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Barcelona, 10 March 1889
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
395
1889
March
11
S. Jugo Vidal, Madrid, 11 March 1889
S. Jugo Vidal
Jos Rizal
Madrid
396
1889
March
12
Mariano Ponce, 12 March 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
397
1889
March
12
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Madrid
398
1889
March
19
Rizal, Paris, 19 March 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
The best poem of Rizal in his own opinion Rizal advises Filipinos to buy books by Filipinos and to
mention m their writings names of Filipinos like Pelaez, Garcia, Burgos, Graciano, and others in their
writings - The third number of La Solidaridad is better than the first two He regrets La Defensa
was not answered.
399
1889
March
19
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal wishes to publish the Ethnography of Mindanao by Blumentritt and his Defense Kidlat Club
400
1889
March
26
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
401
1889
March
28
Jos Rizal
Paris
402
1889
April
P. Catog, Manila, 1 April 1889
P. Catog
Jos Rizal
Manila
Hotel prices in Paris rising on account of the forthcoming exposition Offers Rizal a room in his
house.
M. H. del Pilar values highly Rizal's praise of his La soberania Monacal Rizal has no right yet to die
All the darts that are hurled against his name are received in the hearts of those who cherish him
Case of the gobernadorcillos who signed the petition for the expulsion of the friars
Regrets the outrages against Rizal's family But not all Spaniards think alike Some Spanish
newspapers, above all those of the republican press, do justice to Rizal Every Filipino should
contribute something toward the education of his compatriots Asks Rizal for articles for his
periodical, La Vanguardia
The number of pages of La Solidaridad is increased, following Rizal's suggestion Publication of
Rizal's article "Agricultores Copies of Rizal's "Vision", etc. sent to Manila - Sale of the Noli
He asks Rizal to tell the Filipinos in Madrid not to be prejudiced against La Solidaridad Need for
unity and fraternity Congratulates Rizal on La vision de Fr. Rodriguez Asks for articles
Finished chapters of Blumentritt's
Memoir.
Mrs. Rosa de Blumentritt compliments Rizal with a tablecloth Rizal will model Blumentritt's bust
It is folly to portray all the Peninsular Spaniards as angel.
Discovery of arms and amunitions in Santa MesaRumors of rebellion Confiscation of printed
matter from Hong Kong Imprisonments
403
1889
April
Rizal, Paris, 2 April 1889
Jos Rizal
To the Members of La
Solidaridad
Paris
Rizal writes the members of La Solidaridad Association of Madrid about troubles in the native land
Imprisonments and abuses, the necessary evil of a corrupt societyHow the Filipinos can show
themselves worthy of libertyCalainos has more faith than all the friars put togetherLiberty
cannot be obtained without pain or meritThat the outraged take their case to court, and if not,
appeal to God... Friar threats do not frighten nor do their nonsense deceive The booklets of Fr.
Rodriguez Only what is instructive and didactic should be writtenThe International Association
of Philippinists An article of Rizal entitled La muerte de MagallanesFilipinos should not accept
any thing from the friars in Rizal's opinion
404
1889
April
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Barcelona, 8 April 1889
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Outrages Unrighteousness of negotiating for the prisoners' release extrajudicially Steps to

cheer those who live in oppression and to deny the allegation of lack of civilization and indifference
of the Filipinos Discrimination against Painter Juan Luna
405
1889
April
Alex Schandenberg, Vigan 9 April 1889
Alex Schandenberg
Jos Rizal
Vigan
An opinion on the Noli Governor-General Terrero's order prohibiting its entry into the Philippines
Order of Archbishop Payo, given in Vigan, that all copies be burned How Spanish could be
diffused in the Philippines. Appreciates Rizal's letter written in German, his mother tongue.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
406
1889
April
10
Jos Rizal
Paris
The magnificent Defense of Blumentritt translated by Rizal If our sufferings had not been well
known, it was because we did not have one Las Casas Proofs of the maltreatment of the Indios
are found in the works of de los Rios, Gaspar de San Agustin, etc. All the Quioquiaps are not
worth even onehalf of Blumentritt Withdraw from the fight!
407
1889
April
18
Rizal, Paris, before 18 April 1889
Jos Rizal
Graciano Lpez Jaena

and Companions
Paris
Praise briefly only true friends without calling them friends; exaggerated praise for fellow
countrymen who are attached to the friars and call them friends and depict them as anti-friars."
408
1889
April
18
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Style of La Solidaridad just, sober and clear"Without 1872 there would not have been either
Plaridel, or Jaena, or Sanciangco: without 1872, Rizal would now be a Jesuit." Do not be
perturbed because some fall The tests of fire and cautery What are lacking are men who may
give an example to the people and rouse their enthusiasm as the Christian martyrs did Nobody
knows how to behave at the critical moment of death; it is so repugnant to die hanged and young
with ideas in the head "The day you should see me in the clutches of the friars, try to put another
in my place who may revenge me." Urges the Filipinos to show more valor, more abnegation,
less fear of death and torture
409
1889
April
23
Jos Rizal
Paris
Postponement of the congress of the International Association of Philippinists in Paris Rizal invites
Blumentritt to the Exposition A congress of friendship Blumentritt may use Manuel Hidalgo's
letter Data published by Dr. Joest in Kolner Zeitung
410
1889
April
27
S. Jugo Vidal, Madrid, 27 April 1889
S. Jugo Vidal
Jos Rizal
Madrid
411
1889
April
30
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal asks Mariano Ponce to come to Paris to see the ExpositionHe proposes a conference in Paris
between Rizal, Plaridel, Apacible, Lopez Jaena, Blumentritt, Llorente, and CanonRizal breaks
contract with Regidor for the printing of his Morga edition
412
1889
May
Rizal, Paris, May 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal desirous of maintaining unity among Filipinos at any cost Differences ought to be submitted
to a tribunal elected by the interested parties
413
1889
May
Rizal, Paris, 2 May 1889
Jos Rizal
Fernando Canon
Paris
Birth of son of Canon Rizal's sadness upon thinking that one more being with Filipino blood could
later become a lost member for a country that needs men "All honorable men of the world are
compatriots
414
1889
May
Jos Rizal
Paris
A sarcastic article The author, like a cat pursuing a little mouse Quioquiap After ten years
without reforms, there will occur a great revolution in the Philippines, according to Pardo de Tavera.
415
1889
May
15
Rizal, 10 Rue de Louvois, Paris, 15 May 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Manuscript of the humorous article Por telefono by Rizal sent to Ponce for publication in booklet
form It is too comical for La Solidaridad
416
1889
May
16
Jos Rizal
Paris
417
1889
May
18
Marcelo H. del Pilar (?), Barcelona, 18 May 1889
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
418
1889
May
20
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal contributes 200 marks to Blumentritt's traveling expenses to Paris Reprinting of Morga by
Rizal Blumentritt will write the prologue and criticism.
419
1889
May
20
Jos Rizal
Paris
Complete break with RegidorRizal himself will publish his Morga edition Regrets that
Panganiban's article on education was not continued Estimate of expenses for Filipinos who may
want to come to Paris
420
1889
May
21
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 21 May 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
421
1889
May
23
S. Jugo Vidal, Madrid, 23 May 1889
S. Jugo Vidal
Jos Rizal
Madrid
The disunity existing between the Filipinos in Madrid, is incomprehensible Excepting Dominador
Gomez the Filipinos at Madrid seem to be afraid to write
422
1889
May
24
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Barcelona, 24 May 1889
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
"La Verdad para todos" by Rizal and "Filibusteros" by Blumentritt in La Solidaridad La Vanguardia
Filipina is afraid of Philippine affairs Another Asociacion Hispano-Filipina in Madrid?Possible
martingale to divide the Filipino colony News of PanganibanAwaited arrival of Pedro Roxas,
wealthy Filipino
423
1889
May
24
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 24 May 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Nothing disturbs the harmony of the Filipino colony in Barcelona Insulting article published in La
Nacion by Antonia Rodriguez de Ureta against La Solidaridad and its staff Rizal's article "La
verdad para todos" Barrantes' El Teatro Tagalo deserves to be answered
While radical remedies are not taken, publishing periodicals is not superfluousHe asks Rizal to
write for La Vanguardia Filipina
T. H. Pardo de Tavera's lively imagination We ought to protect ourselves from the intrigue of the
enemies and the candor of friends Racial antagonism in the break with the one who had promised
to publish Rizal's work? Petition presented to the Ministry of Colonies published in La Solidaridad
Publication of Rizal's Por telefono in booklet form like La vision de Fr. RodriguezLa soberania
monacal is advertised in La Solidaridad

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
424
1889
May
26
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
425
1889
May
26
M. Elejorde, Calamba, 26 May 1889
M. Elejorde
Jos Rizal
Calamba
A townsman of Calamba writes Rizal in Tagalog sending him a little contribution from his friends
Everybody is asking for him and regards him as the "Second Jesus Christ", their saviourSad news
Asks for the continuation of Noli me tangere
426
1889
June
Rizal, Paris, 3 June 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal sends Ponce a post card with instructions on the disposal of a certain sum of money Dr. T.
H. Pardo de Tavera subscribes to La Solidaridad Juan Luna and Valentin Ventura are members of
La Solidaridad association
427
1889
June
Jos Rizal
Paris
You fight for our country and you imbue us with valor Ready to unsheathe our sword in your
defense "There is a God for honorable persons."
428
1889
June
13
Pedro de Govantes, Madrid, 13 June 1889
Pedro de Govantes
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Govantes, Spanish lawyer, born in the Philippines, who holds the title of Conde de Albay, is grateful
to Rizal for his letter of sympathy on the death of his father, Felipe Govantes Ideas are not an
obstacle to the mutual admiration between political adversaries, he says
429
1889
June
15
Rizal, Barcelona, 15 June 1889
Jos Rizal
Vicente Barrantes
Barcelona
To Vicente BarrantesRizal points out Barrantes' glaring errors and ignorance of Philippine History.
430
1889
June
18
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal sends a corrected article by BlumentrittHe regrets typographical errors in La Solidaridad

Send a copy of Soberania to T. H. Pardo de TaveraCirculo Hispano-Filipino It is a good idea to
live together as a republic without any other law except that of strict equality and justiceHe wants
the printing of Blumentritt's defense of Noli to be hastened
431
1889
June
19
Jos Rizal
Paris
Genius, according to Heine, feels out of place in a foreign country But that of Blumentritt feels as
at home, writing in Spanish A good champion of our cause Rizal's "Prologue" to Blumenritt's
Defense of the Noli.
Rizal sends Ponce a post card with his reply to Barrantes
432
1889
June
22
Jos Rizal
Paris
P. Roxas and the patriotic movement In the crusade we are engaged in I should not like
comedians and merchants to take part Do not ask for heroism from the purse Drop the
pseudonyms; whoever wishes to take part in the crusade should nave renounced beforehand life
and fortune The persecution of Rizal and Plaridel is due to the fact that they are isolated men
The day when they shall abound, they can live peacefully God did not support those who fought
for their own interests Force will be the last resort
433
1889
June
23
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Ponce sends a post card to Rizal asking for his permission to issue reply to Barrantes in pamphlet
form Printing of Blumentritt's defense of Noli me tangere almost finished
434
1889
June
23
Jos Rizal
Paris
Translating Blumentritt's Memoir Let Doa Antonia trill She does not deserve any attention A
whore in Manila, Barcelona, and Paris.
435
[1889]
June
29
Rizal, Paris, 29 June [1889]
Jos Rizal
Paris
436
1889
July
Rizal, London, July 1889?
Jos Rizal
London
Power of attorney in favor of Pedro de Govantes, a practicing Spanish lawyer at Madrid with
reference to the case of his brother-in-law Manuel Hidalgo deported without trial
437
1889
July
O. R. Serna (Pedro Serrano Laktaw), Manila, 1 July

1889
Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
Manila
O. R. Serna, anagram of Serrano, Tagalog lexicographer, assumes a role to mislead the friars and
Jesuits
438
1889
July
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
439
1889
July
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Rizal's translation of a work of
440
1889
July
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Panganiban improvesLopez Jaena disheartened Del Pilar bears all the work of the periodical
Panganiban's study of the University of Manila Arrival of Sandico Printing of Blumentritt's
defense of Noli me tangere La Solidaridad association has lost some members
441
1889
July
12
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal writes del Pilar in Tagalog and sends him the contribution of 200 pesetas of the Calambenos to
La Solidaridad Issues of the periodical for the Philippines Regards to Sandico Regidor's
article Diputado for FilipinasFor being Rizal's brother-in-law, Mariano Herbosa was allowed to be
buried in holy ground
442
1889
July
15
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Paris
A deceased brother-in-law of Rizal was denied burial in the cemeteryFor having died without
confession as he died suddenly of cholera"He will be converted into dust just the same in his so
litary grave on the hill." Quioquiap irrelevant, he changes the subjectDo you want to answer
him?
Rizal regrets Panganiban's illnessHe is a very useful man Filipinos at Paris await impatiently La
SolidaridadRizal cannot find his articles"El Filibusterismo" and La opinion en Filipinas."
BlumentrittThe silence of the
adversaries

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
443
1889
July
19
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal writes Ponce in Tagalog ordering more copies of Soberania and Defensa He asks Ponce to
send copies to Manila, Fr. Font, and Fr. Rodriguez
444
1889
July
20
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Balaguer seems to be inclined to the extreme right of our Filipino partyIn Manililla Blumentritt's
works are called stupidities.
445
1889
July
22
Rizal, Paris, 22 July 1889?
Jos Rizal
Jos Rizal
Paris
A post card from Rizal giving instructions to Ponce about the publication of his two articles in La
Solidaridad
446
1889
July
23
Jos Rizal
Paris
Morga's history of the Philippines is now in pressPrologue by Blumentritt Two articles by Rizal in
La Solidaridad.
447
1889
July
30
Jos Rizal
Paris
Blumentritt approves of the changes made by Rizal in his "Prologue" The rudeness of the
Quioquiaps does not offend, but their duplicity does Becerra's reforms One column of Rizal's
article is worth more than all the articles of Barrantes and companyA study of the Subanos of
Mindanao.
448
1889
August
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
449
1889
August
13
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal is very busy with many writings at the same timeHe would like to correct the proofs of "Por
telefono"
450
1889
August
16
Jos Rizal
Paris
Struggle between a useful worker (Blumentritt) and an idler (Manililla) In the attacks of Manililla
there are no jokes, or brains or replies to Blumentritt's arguments. "Once and for all."
451
1889
August
17
Pedro Serrano Laktaw, Manila, 17 August 1889
Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
Jos Rizal
Manila
452
1889
August
22
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Paris
Rizal's opinion on Tawalisi is accepted by Dr. A. B. Meyer.
453
1889
August
29
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Paris
Etymology of the Tagalog word anuang is requested by Dr. A. B. Meyer Rizal consults him about
the meaning of VPOS.
454
1889
September
Blumentritt, Leimeritz, 3 September 1889
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
455
1889
September
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal sends his reply to an article against him published in La Patria
456
1889
September
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal announces to Ponce in a post card Pedro Roxas' trip to Madrid Call on him secretlyAngel
Marcaida, a Filipino, would like to read Rizal's reply to BarrantesRizal is about to finish his
annotations to Morga
457
1889
September
Jos Rizal
Paris
Distinguished young men of Lipa with Rizal will visit Blumentritt Moret in Paris wishes to know the
author of Noli me tangere Spaniards and employees from Manila fraternize with Rizal in Paris
"Also I should like to find myself with some friars; perhaps we may be able to settle many
things."
458
1889
September
10
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
He is pleased with Plaridel's pamphlet Peninsular Spaniards who defend Blumentritt.
459
1889
September
12
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Quioquiaps's childish questions.
460
1889
September
21
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Paris
461
1889
September
21
Jos Rizal
Paris
462
1889
September
22
Indios Bravos, Madrid, 22 September 1889
Indios Bravos
Jos Rizal
Madrid
463
1889
September
22
Jos Rizal
Paris
The suicidal sacrosanctas simplicitas of our adversariesBarking dogs.
Serrano writes in Tagalog in the third person He sends Rizal P240 for El Filibusterismo
Waiting for Rizal's letter
Inconvenience of printing the signature of Isaac Fernando de los Rios on articles written by Filipinos
A society for the propagation of useful information Watchwords Plaridel in Paris Transfer
of La Solidaridad to Madrid and its conversion into a weekly
Indios Bravos inform Rizal of their return to Madrid

Two statuettes by Rizal: A beggar and a girl with basketA cigarette case of nito, gift to Blumentritt
Moret shows a good disposition towards the Filipinos

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
464
1889
September
23
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 23 September 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Ponce inquires about the proofs of Memoria of BlumentrittHe asks Rizal for an article for La
SolidaridadWhere can he obtain copy of Pardo de Tavera's El snscrito en la lengua tagalog?
465
1889
September
24
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 24 September 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Ponce forms Rizal of the receipt of a telegram about a simulated revolution order to have a pretext
to shoot FilipinosAt his country house at Malinta Governor Weyler is in frequent consultation with
friars
466
1889
September
26
Rizal, 26 September 1889
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
467
1889
September
28
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
The Filipinos have such a generous heart that one cannot compete with them Azcarraga wishes to
correspond with Blumentritt News about Dr. Jagor
468
1889
October
Rizal, To the Indios Bravos, Paris, 5 October 1889
Jos Rizal
To the Indios Bravos
Paris
Rizal and other Filipino reformists in Spain adopt the name "Indios Bravos", literally Brave Indios
Rizal shows concern about unfavorable reports on an lndio Bravo He is desirous of maintaining
unsullied their reputation
469
1889
October
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 9 October 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Luna writes Rizal there was no reason for coldness between themEncourage the Indios Bravos to
take up target practice
470
1889
October
10
Julio Llorente, Madrid 10 October 1889
Julio Llorente
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Llorente requests Rizal to speak to Juan Luna about Estevan Figueroa who received an offer to work
at the Imprenta Ramirez in Manila
471
1889
October
12
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Rizal's Morga is magnificentRizal's annotations are scholarlyRights of natives in French colonies.
472
1889
October
14
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Proposed dropping of Blumentritt from the Sociedad de Amigos del Pas.
473
1889
October
20
Rizal, Paris, 20 October 1889
Jos Rizal
Paris
474
1889
October
23
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
475
1889
October
25
Fernando Acevedo, Zaragoza, Spain, 25 October

1889
Fernando Acevedo
Jos Rizal
Zaragoza, Spain
476
1889
October
30
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Barcelona, 30 October 1889
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Lpez Jaena, candidate for deputyWould like Rizal to persuade other Filipinos to help himAntonia
Rodrguez de Ureta's article La Dinasta against Rizal
477
1889
November
Rizal, Paris, 4 November 1889
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal requests Marcelo H. del Pilar to help a "secret brother in Rd. L. M." holding the rank of Second
Degree
478
1889
November
10
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Leitmeritz
Dirty attacks against BlumentrittHow to answer friends without making them suspectsFear of an
uprising organized by the friars.
479
1889
November
11
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal intends to expand and improve as much as possible his essay entitled "Filipinas dentro de cien
anos" (The Philippines, a Century Hence) Pardo de Tavera's snscrito en la lengua tagalog
Rizal's Morga coming out soon
480
1889
November
16
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 16 November 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
An article in Pueblo Soberano of Barcelona calls Taga-Ilog (Antonio Luna) names A. Luna goes to
Barcelona to demand for separation from its author Ready to fight a duel Tells Rizal about his
love affairs
481
1889
November
18
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal tells Ponce on a post card they have many enemies They must stand unite
482
1889
November
19
Jos Rizal
Paris
Good prologue without mention of Quioquiap "Too small for Morga" The Spaniards will scoff at
our friendship Distrust certain Spanish friends in Manila Withdraw from the fight if you can!
Write the history of the Philippines!
483
1889
November
22
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal sends Marcelo H. del Pilar an article on Blumentritt La Solidaridad at Madrid is good, but
poorly printed Continuation of his essay The Philippines a Century Hence"
484
1889
November
22
Jos Rizal
Paris
Quioquap ought not to be mentioned in the "Prologue" to the Annotations to Morga by RizalHis
comparison with the czars flatters the Kastilas We do not ask for fraternal love as charity.
Blumentritt wishes that the Spaniards embrace us like brothers We aspire to educate our nation.
Rizal advices Ponce with regard to the telegram about the simulated revolution
The International Association of Philippinists in a latent state Blumentritt, the good genie If you
are a friend of the country and this is your loyal friend, for what do you need the Spanish society
Amigos del Pas? You, friend of six million oppressed Malayans! Do the prologue to my
Annotations to Morga An impartial critical judgment!
The friars and the Quioquiapistas lose their head.
An admirer calls Rizal "model Filipino" Notes his devotion to study and exceptional talentsWill
order a copy of his book Noli me tangere Offers to attend to the sale of Rizal's works.Rizal, the
model FilipinoA printing press Business in prospect

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
485
1889
November
23
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Blumentritt approves of the changes made by Rizal in his "Prologue" The rudeness of the
Quioquiaps does not offend, but their duplicity does Becerra's reforms One column of Rizal's
article is worth more than all the articles of Barrantes and companyA study of the Subanos of
Mindanao.
486
1889
November
24
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
In a serious book the name of Quioquiap should not be mentioned but in journalistic polemics, one
should not be so generous In politics generosity is a sterile thingBalaguer's reforms will be
useless if the Philippines is not granted parliamentary and constitutional liberty The friars
threaten to start a revolution.
487
1889
November
26
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Ponce writes Rizal the Filipino colony is willing to support Luna's cause against Mir Deas
488
1889
November
26
Antonio Luna, Barcelona, 26 November 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Luna writes Rizal about his encounter with Mir Deas He spits on the face of Mir Deas on account
of an insulting article "Be it to death, to luck, whatever he likes, I will accept the duel." It is
necessary to give him a lesson if the name Filipino is to be maintained unsullied.
489
1889
November
28
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Calamba, 28 November 1889
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Hidalgo banished again to TagbilaranNow the negotiations for his release should be undertaken
The Superior of Calamba is under the command of the friarsThe Syndic's threatsHidalgo is
accused of being responsible for the failure of the tenants to pay.
490
1889
November
29
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal writes Ponce that all the Filipinos in Paris are ready to support Luna in every way in his dispute
with Mir DeasPonce ought to go to Madrid because he is needed there by the newspaper, La
Solidaridad
491
1889
November
29
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal asks Blumentritt for the meaning of a phrase in Greek characters
492
1889
December
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Paris
What is the meaning of VPOS? Works of Chamisso Study of books on colonies Blumentritt's
great disappointment.
493
1889
December
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
Rizal presents two copies of Pardo de Tavera's El snscrito en la lengua tagalog to Ponce
Reiterates his suggestion that Ponce go to Madrid Great demand for the Noli in Germany
494
1889
December
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal is pleased with Blumentritt's article entitled "La Previa Censura."

Material for La Solidaridad Two articles of Blumentritt Who is Ramiro Franco? If he is a
Spaniard, his praise of Quioquiap is sincere- if he is a Filipino, it is fine irony Quioquiap's style is
hollow like his head, but audacious, very hold A suggestion for the end of the year: That
Solidaridad put out an issue publishing the works, articles, thoughts of all the Filipinos, purely
literary and instructive Offer of the management of La Solidaridad to Llorente?
495
1889
December
Jos Rizal
Paris
496
1889
December
10
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 10 December 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
497
1889
December
10
Mariano Ponce, Barcelona, 10 December 1889
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Aftermath of the Luna-Mir Deas affair Search in Ponce's house on account of Mir's information
Books without the printer's name It is possible that complications may arise
498
1889
December
16
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
The search of Ponce's house discussed in the press in Madrid and Barcelona It reaches the
senate, the congress, and the council of ministers Asks for Rizal's advice The decision of the
court of honor buries Mir in the garbage can
499
1889
December
27
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 27 December 1889
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
500
1889
December
28
Jos Rizal
Baldomero Roxas
Paris
501
1889
December
29
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
502
1889
December
31
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Manila, 31 December 1889
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Manila
The Mir affair submitted to a court of honor Antonio Luna grateful to all the Filipino
In view of the persecution of his family, it is not strange that Luna has sometimes wavered Luna
explains his actions Eager to retain Rizal's good opinion of him Inquires about Miss Nelly
Bousted
Rizal sends four copies of his edition of Morga to the Philippines Will send more if the book is
admitted without difficultyDon Florentino Torres has poor impression of the Filipino students at
MadridRizal enjoins his fellow Filipinos to be virtuous and industrious
New Year's Greetings.
Attested deposition of Hidalgo's deportationThe governor general, the rector of Santo Tomas, and
two Dominicans are awaited at CalambaThe object of the visit is to frighten the tenants so that
they would payCholeng, teacher Rizal's letters are interceptedFalse information in the
administrative proceedings against Hidalgo.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
503
1889
December
31
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
504
1890
Eduardo de Lete, [1890?]
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
505
1890
Rizal, Saturday, 1890?
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
506
1890
December
Esteban Villanueva, Gijn, Spain, 1890
Esteban Villanueva
Jos Rizal
Gijn, Spain
Dinner of the Asociacin Hispano-Filipina in honor of Becerra The situation of the country will be
taken upSuccess and greetings
507
1890
January
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Greetings and Christmas gifts Reply to a letter of Lacalle Blumentritt's article on previous
censorship I must say that I like del Pilar better; he is serene and a politician ought to be serene
before anything else Meyer marvels at the "phenomenal gifts of your mind."
508
1890
January
Guillermo Puatu, Madrid, 2 January 1890
Guillermo Puatu
Jos Rizal
Madrid
509
1890
January
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Paris
510
1890
January
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Manila, 5 January 1890
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Manila
You should support Governor Mompeon y Loret of Laguna, because so long as he is in the province,
we need not fear anythingNow there is more patriotism; a newspaper that writes against Filipino
writers in abandoned by its Filipino subscribersLectura Popular, under the direction of Mr. Juan
Atayde.
511
1890
January
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
London
Paper and book ordered by Dr. A. B. Meyer that cannot be found in Paris Rizal appreciates his
friendly advice.
512
1890
January
12
Guillermo Puatu, Madrid, 12 January 1890
Guillermo Puatu
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Funds for the subscription to El Da Subsidy offered by Filipinos and turned down by the director
Jos Rizal
Paris
To visit the libraries of Holland in search of books on the Philippines of the XVII century La Previa
Censura, Blumentritt's article in La Solidaridad, praised by all How a foreigner can love the
Filipinos! "You have not written a novel," says Fr. Faura, "you have described the sad condition of
the country." Prometheus tied to a rock by Jupiter in order to hand over to mortals the divine
spark God should not be used as a shield for abuses "Why should I not combat this religion with
all my strength when it is the primary cause of our sufferings and tears?"
Magnificent prologue to the Morga by BlumentrittThe book is a great blow to the enemies
Banquet in honor of the liberal pressSilent revolvers?Projected book on the lives of notable
Filipinos. Ponce asks Rizal to send data
A savage act of a Spaniard angers Lete A fellow countrywoman was the victim An attorney and
prosecutor should be appointed to file case against the offender
Some subscriptions to La Solidaridad What is happening to Ponce is no cause for worry to an
Indio
Rizal's membership fee in Asociacin hispano-filipina End-of-the-year dinner with allusions to

Rizal and Juan Luna as glories of the Philippines
Encourages Ponce to write Forward and fear nothing; you have a good style
513
1890
January
20
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
514
1890
January
24
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Wonderful letter of Rizal on the abuse of religion Insolent letter of Retana From the ox nothing
can be expected but ox meat.
515
1890
January
25
Fernando Acevedo, Zaragoza, Spain, 25 January

1890
Fernando Acevedo
Jos Rizal
Zaragoza, Spain
Rizal is surrounded by enthusiastic reformists: Luna and Ventura Acevedo is infantry lieutenant
In good standing in Zaragoza's high society He owns a printing press Sends Rizal a book from
his press He is appointed counsel for a colonel to be tried by a military council composed of
brigadier generals. There are no Filipinos in Zaragoza A Filipino defends a Spaniard before the
Council of War
516
1890
January
31
Manuel Arias y Rodriguez, Manila, 31 January 1890
Manuel Arias y
Rodriguez
Jos Rizal
Manila
Directions for sending books to Manila He is indignant at the deportation of Rizals brother-in-law,
Manuel T. Hidalgo Obstructions to Becerra's educational reforms These are Peninsular
Spaniards in favor of Philippine progress He signs the post script with his masonic name and rank
517
1890
February
Rizal to Vicente Barrantes, February 1890
Jos Rizal
Vicente Barrantes
518
1890
February
Pedro de Govantes, Madrid, 2 February 1890
Pedro de Govantes
Jos Rizal
Madrid
519
1890
February
Rizal, Brussels, 2 February 1890
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Rizal replies to Barrantes' criticism of Noli me tngere He points out Barrantes' inconsistencies
It is a strong and courageous reply.
Returning to Manila he cannot take charge of the case of Rizal's brother-in-law, Manuel T. Hidalgo
Rizal's petition to the minister of colonies for an investigation is heeded
Jesuitical contrasts Praise for the Noli by Fr. SnchezBook on ideal priests For what?To cloak
wolves with the skin of sheepTo awaken my countrymen from their profound lethargy Not by
means of soft sounds but with blows and detonations"Your mission is to baptize the heathen but
mine is to make men worthy"The Jesuits are not at the vanguard for not accepting the liberal
principles of progress.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
520
1890
February
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
An absurd attack of Barrantes against Rizal and Blumentritt Barrantes accuses Blumentritt of
being paid to attack the Spaniards.
521
1890
February
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
"Barrantes connects me with Bismarck's reptile fund" He recognizes Rizal as foremost among the
Filipinos.
522
1890
February
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 5 February 1890
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
He explains the disappointment of the Pardo de Tavera family at Rizals departureWould like him to
stay for a birthday dinner Would Rizal want issues of La Solidaridad and El Da sent to him?
523
1890
February
Juan Luna, Paris, 9 February 1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
The Filipino colony in Paris - Luna inquires about the second part of Noli Luna's new painting
Cover page of La Ilustracin Filipina drawn by Luna
524
1890
February
10
Marcelo H. del Pilar, 10 February 1890
Jos Rizal
525
1890
February
12
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
526
1890
February
12
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Madrid, 12 February 1890
Jos Rizal
Madrid
527
1890
February
16
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
528
1890
February
17
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
529
1890
February
24
Valentin Ventura, Paris 24 February 1890
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
530
1890
February
25
Manuel Arias y Rodriguez, Manila, 25 February 1890
Manuel Arias y
Rodriguez
Jos Rizal
Manila
531
1890
February
28
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
532
1890
February
28
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Madrid, 28 February 1890
Jos Rizal
Madrid
533
1890
March
Rizal, Brussels, 5 March 1890
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Brussels
The use of hashish in the PhilippinesThe Filipinos drank arak, nipa-palm and coconut wine and
chewed buyo before the coming of the SpaniardsOpium was introduced later.
534
1890
March
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Rizal does not like mutual praisesBarrantes' article on the "Tagalog Theater" is infested with errors
"I fear he may die of rage upon reading Blumentritt's criticism" "It would be great loss to my
zoological garden" said Rizal"He is one of the best specimens of my reptiles and
hippopotamuses."
535
1890
March
10
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
The hecatombBlumentritt confers the title of Diwata on Barrantes because Barrantes believes that
diwata is a devil of the worst kind.
536
1890
March
19
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Blumentritt finishes his reply to Barrantes "I sleep little, but when sleeping I have pleasant
dreams and I see the beautiful scenery of the Philippines."
537
1890
March
31
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Contribution of 70 pesetas to the International Association of Philippinists Rizal's petition

submitted to Minister Capdepon Pedro Serrano Laktaw in disgrace Rizal should send copies of
his books to Jose Ma. Basa at Hong Kong who can forward them to Manila
Rizal likes Ponce's articles Panday Pira Collected articles of Ponce Low cost of living in
Brussels A city more beautiful than Barcelona Why do not more Filipinos come to Brussels?
Blumentritt is furious at Barrantes Will write a series of articles The friars want to conclude a
peace pact with Filipino young men A programme for mutual rapprochement What Rizal's and
del Pilar's attitude would be
Rizal cannot understand an article of Mir Deas Biographies of notable Filipinos that ought to be
published There are many snakes in the ranks of the enemy Ponce ought to go to Madrid to
help in the editing of La Solidaridad
Blumentritt is very busy agitating for the overthrow of the present municipal government because of
its nepotism Great effect of Filipinas dentro de cien aos The liberal group in Spain now looks
at the Philippines with different eyes Meyer, ordinarily cautious in his praises, speaks with
admiration of Rizal.
Cost of living in Brussels compared to that of Paris is after all not so cheap Ventura offers Rizal
his apartment at Paris and money he needs any
He received the bill of lading of a box of copies of Rizal's edition of Morga Because of strict
censorship he does not know when the books will be released and whether they will be allowed to
circulate Some copies of it are already circulating secretlyIf difficulties arise, he will send the
books to Hong Kong and they will be sent back to him in packages His letters to Rizal will be
posted at Madrid or Barcelona to prevent their confiscation Rizal should keep secret their friendly
relations
Superb reply of Rizal to Barrantes Every phrase is a sitzt on the face of Barrantes.
Biographical data of Filipinos who are in Europe La Solidaridad is read in the Philippines
Weyler's dismissal?Antagonism between Becerra and Weyler
Mutual dreams"When I am already there, then you will come with your whole family and you will
live with me" "I shall devote myself to the sciences, I shall read and write history; I shall establish
a school ... and you will be its director""The cream of the youth of the country will come to us"
Blumentritt and Rizal will remain in the memory of the Filipino people.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
538
1890
April
Guillermo Puatu, Madrid, 1 April 1890
Guillermo Puatu
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Puatu asks to write an article for El Clamor, formerly La Regencia Another for El Da, organ of
Romero Robledo.He prefers Rizal's writings "Don't discuss the question of representation in
Cortes"
539
1890
April
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Manila, 1 April 1890
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Manila
No letters from Rizal False news about him from friar sources, among which that he had died of
poisoning or he had been bought by the friars
540
1890
April
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 3 April 1890
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
"Our mutual dreams are very curious." Analogy between Germans and Tagalogs, Germans and
Igorots. Philippine music resembles Slavic melodies. A wish, probably unrealizable, to go to the
Philippines. Del Pilar's bad luck. An article of Professor Kern about the origin of the Malayan
race.
541
1890
April
Rizal, Brussels, 4 April 1890
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Rizal would like del Pilar to sign his article with his true name in prepare him to take his place
When Philippine representation is secured. Rizal will retire to devote himself to teaching. Our
brains are our only redemption. Indifference of Filipinos Who is Hector Harfield? We or they
542
1890
April
16
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 16 April 1890
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
543
1890
April
17
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Rizal, historiographer and ethnographer Various works on oriental countries In search of light
on the Philippines and the Malayans Studies Dutch Orders Kern's new bookInvestigating the
origin of Malayan race.
544
1890
April
20
Concepcion Leyba, Manila, 20 April 1890
Concepcion Leyba
Jos Rizal
Manila
Very pleasant and sad remembrances News about relatives and friends "...your return might be
fatal... I believe it would be imprudence on your part to come at this time..."
545
1890
May
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 3 May 1890
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Duels between Filipinos and SpaniardsResult favorable to FilipinosNew technique in the use of
foil What does Rizal think of Luna's article, "The Teacher"? Luna asks Rizal for more complete
biographical data
546
1890
May
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
New paintings of LunaExhibition of the "Independents" Arrival of Felipe Roxas and the young
painter Asuncion, pensioned by Agustina Medel The Filipinos of Madrid are gamblers.
547
1890
May
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 6 May 1890
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
More on the gambling Filipinos in MadridJuan Luna wants to know if his brother Antonio is one of
them Ventura asks Rizal to write to those Filipinos and counsel them
548
1890
May
15
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
Ventura receives from Rizal a little clay figure He is not sure for whom it isPlanning a trip to
Germany with Rizal
549
1890
May
19
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
Ventura is worried about Rizal's silence Has received no reply to his letters Forwarding a letter
and newspapers from Hong Kong
550
1890
May
26
Rizal, Brussels, 26 May 1890
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Recollections of Father Snchez Mandaya, Mandayak, and Dayaks "I envy the Mandayas for
their penal code" Mandaya terms in Tagalog lexicon The cup of rice in the marriage ceremony
of the Mandayas, Japanese, and ancient Tagalogs Rizal will translate Kern's works Of great
effect if the Filipinos see our names together Books on history and geography Rizal's
Annotations to Morga widely read and sought.
551
1890
May
26
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
Publications which do not reach La Union. The province suffers from so many reformsFavors a
contest of "Chinese" sharp shooters in Madrid Luna's brother in La Union is anti-friar and
reformist
552
1890
May
26
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
Tagalog books written in the new orthographyCase vs. Ponce dropped by the Barcelona judge
The Agenda Editorial at Manila orders copies of the Noli
553
1890
May
27
Paciano Rizal, 27 May 1890
Paciano Rizal
Jos Rizal
554
1890
May
28
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 28 May 1890
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
555
1890
May
28
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Rizal writes del Pilar, "I'm not sending you articles so that our other fellow countrymen might write
and be known." Ramiro Franco is one of the few who have dared to express publicly his ideas
about the Noli A vigorous novel by Franco The Filipino does not come to Europe to gamble, for
in the Philippines there is already much gambling
556
1890
May
30
Josefa Rizal, Calamba, 30 May 1890
Josefa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Josefa's trip to Lipa.
Good aim of Rizal Some news Unable to get better price for Rizal's furniture
Two copies of the Rizal Edition of MorgaThe friars persecute the Rizal family Conflict with the
Calamba EstateProposed solution of the problem More lavish reception for the friar provincials
than for the governor general Failure to capture bandits in the environs Epidemic of insanity
Rizal's sister Narcisa, a victimEconomic difficulties of the family.
Translation of Kern's article Origin of the words mandaya and dayak "Those who persist in
believing in the innate superiority of the white man should be hooked to a plow together with the
carabao."

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
557
1890
May
30
Lucia Rizal, Calamba, 30 May 1890
Lucia Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Family News Abuses of the lay brothers.
558
1890
May
30
Trinidad Rizal, Calamba, 30 May 1890
Trinidad Rizal
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Birthday of Rizal's father Marriage of Choleng with Quintero.
559
1890
[May]
30
Angelica Lopez, Calamba, 30 [May]1890
Angelica Lopez
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Anglica Lpez wants to go to a boarding school, colegio Would like Rizal to come home
Paciano looks like an old man Bathing at Pansol.
560
1890
June
Antonino Lopez, Manila, 2 June 1890
Antonino Lopez
Jos Rizal
Manila
His two sons will enroll at the Jesuit School, Ateneo Municipal Case of Hacienda (Estate) of
Calamba will be appealed to the Madrid Court.
561
1890
June
Narcisa Rizal, Manila, 2 June 1890
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal resentful for not having received letters from his family Family news.
562
1990
June
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
563
1890
June
Saturnina Rizal, Manila, 2 June 1890
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
564
1890
June
Rizal, Brussels, 4 June 1890
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
Rizal writes Ponce in Tagalog Returning Ramon Riego de Dios' greetings Rizal is very friendly
towards those who Know how to love their native country He esteems those of Kawit or
Maragondong "May the flowers from the Philippines not wither in Spain." May Riego de Dios
excel Rizal "Great is my hope that the rising generation will surpass that of the past and of the
future.
565
1890
June
Jos Rizal
Soledad Rizal
Brussels
You should be a model of virtues and good qualities "for the one who should teach should be better
than the persons who need her learning" Advice to his young sisters.
566
1890
June
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Madrid, 8 June 1890
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Del Pilar wants Rizal to continue writing for La Solidaridad Rizal's collaboraotion is very much
appreciated Filipinos now abstain from gambling on account of Rizal's advice Villalva Hervs
will speak to the Republicans and Conservatives to favor La Solidaridads bill They are waiting for
Rizal's reply concerning the case of his exiled brother-in-law
567
1890
June
11
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Rizal is not seceding; he wishes only to rest and let other pen shine Gloomy presentiments and
sad dreams Earnestly wishes to finish the 2nd volume of the Noli and be ready for any eventuality
Will send articles Filipino youth's duty is to redeem the native land
568
1890
June
23
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Blumentritt is saddened bv Rizal's departure for his native land: "Don't go to the Philippines but to
Madrid where you can serve your country better." He believes that Tagalog, Bisayan, and Ilocano
will absorb all the rest of the dialects It is good
for Spanish to be the official language to provide a common bond.
569
1890
June
24
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Our unlucky star in Barcelona Jose Roxas, a promising compatriot, died of measles an untimely
death Jeana, abandoned by the one who promised to support him He persists in going to Cuba
Panganiban in disgrace for an indiscretion
570
1890
June
28
Jos Rizal
Brussels
571
1890
June
29
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
572
1890
June
30
Aristeo Ubaldo, Manila, 30 June 1890
Aristeo Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's nephews are progressing in their studies.
573
1890
June
30
Silvestre Ubaldo, Manila, 30 June 1890
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Papers on eviction raised by Hacienda de Calamba sent to Rizal.
574
1890
July
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
575
1890
July
Rizal, Brussels, 3 July 1890
Jos Rizal
Antonio Luna
Brussels
We now have a rule on which to base Tagalog orthography Copies of Noli sent to the Agencia
Editorial of Arias More copies of Morga Ponce's son wants a picture of Rizal Ramn Riego de
Dios, a progressive compatriot, wishes to be counted among Rizal's friends
Rizal's brother-in-law is exiled again He was arrested at Christmas
while he was eating with his family.
Distressing news from home The parents and sisters of Rizal are victims of persecution The
fear of banishment eclipses reason in some of the persecuted Progress in the study of French
Rizal, according to Chapusset, has much spirit and imagination With a Buddhistic spirit he thinks
differently from the Europeans A Tseng-Ki-Tong in miniature.
"Rizal, under the protection of the highest powers" For the purity of Tagalog Formation of
Tagalog words and roots Tagalog lexicography can be enriched.
The sufferings of Rizal's family Imagination is not an enemy of style Not every style should be
original Only geniuses have originality Rizal's book will be written in French Scheidnagel
tries to sell a collection of ethnographic objects of the Philippines to the Dresden Museum.
The handling of a weapon gives moral strength to the individual Rizal's doings in
Shooting exercises Possible trip to Germany
Brussels

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
576
1890
July
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Gift of two sculptures (the Scientia is broken) Blumentritt does not look well in the picture As if
devoid of a kind heart The spectacles are to blame What happened to Becerra's promises?
Don't leave for tomorrow what can be done today!
577
1890
July
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Appreciation for Rizal's artistic present Favored by God whose brow the genius of the sublime has
kissed His home, a treasury of Filipino art The Austrian press gave much publicity to the change
of ministry in Spain Against Canovas Why did the queen choose him?
578
1890
July
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
Thinking of returning to the Philippines Lopez Jaena also should go back to the Philippines
instead of going to Cuba Better return to the Philippines and be killed for his ideas We die only
once.
579
1890
July
11
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 11 July 1890
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
580
1890
July
14
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
581
1890
July
18
Jos Rizal
Brussels
The case against the Hacienda de Calamba is in the Supreme Court, Madrid
582
1890
July
18
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
Short of money Desire to return to the Philippines even if that is rashness "As we are not doing
well on the path of prudence, I am going to look for another." It is better to die in the Philippines
than to do badly in Europe
583
1890
July
20
Jos Rizal
Brussels
584
1890
July
20
Jos Rizal
Brunn
Rizal is determined to return to the native country though he may have "to pass over serpents and
vipers." "Those peoples would better be assimilated by a greater Malayan nation than by a
Spanish one.
585
1890
July
24
Juan Luna, Benzeval-Houlgate, France, 24 July 1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
France
From Trouville to Benzeval Juan Luna visits Madrid The Filipino colony: all like before
Through the influence of Antonio Luna the Filipinos have taken up fencing The fame of being
brave and strong A position for Antonio in La Solidaridad Painting landscapes or catching
shrimps and talanka Biblioteca-Museo de Ultramar would like copies of Rizal's works
586
1890
July
29
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Brussels
Rizal announces in a post card in Tagalog his trip to Madrid
587
1890
August
Petite Suzanne, Brussels, August 1890
Petite Suzanne
Jos Rizal
Brussels
The following letter was published in the Philippines Herald, 29 December 1929, which is an English
translation of the original letter in French which has been lost.
588
1890
August
Jos Ma. Basa, Hong Kong, 4 August 1890
Jos Ma. Basa
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
589
1890
August
11
Silvestre Ubaldo, Manila, 11 August 1890
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
The power of attorney of Paciano and letters of the family The unhappy incident about the friar
estate.
590
1890
August
13
Juan Luna, Houlgate, France, 13 August 1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
France
Even the son of Barrantes is against him Requests the payment of his brother's boarding-house
expenses On Rizal's projected return to the Philippines And the second part of the celebrated
Noli? Luna offers to illustrate it Make of the Filipino youth a bunch of ready combatants for the
honor of the raceHow delightful is country life!
591
1890
August
20
Rizal, Madrid, 20 August 1890
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Exiles, vile tricks, reprisals of the government With these persecutions Providence keeps awake
the popular spirit They teach us to scorn dangers, to hate tyrannies.
592
1890
August
24
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
593
1890
August
26
Juan Luna, Benzeval-Houlgate, France, 26 August

1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
France
594
1890
September
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Ventura abandons his proposed trip with Rizal to Germany and Switzerland
Order for P25 for Rizal from sale of his book Ponce is opposed to Rizal's return to the Philippines
His life is in danger It would be better if he should go to Spain joining del Pilar and Ponce in
Madrid Serrano is in Europe to meet Rizal Jaena granted free passage to Cuba by the Ministry
of Colonies
Continuation of the "Indolencia de los Filipinos" Petition to the Supreme Court, Madrid, regarding
the case of the Hacienda de Calamba
Letter to the Propaganda of Manila Basa promises to pension Rizal with P100 monthly Opposes
his return to Manila Invites him to settle in Hong Kong and_practice his profession Basa
complains about the irregular receipt of La Solidaridad
Is Paciano the noble, another victim of the bailiffs? Newspaper campaign to denounce to the
world the inhuman and barbaric violation of the most sacred human rights Blumentritt
recommends: "Ask the queen for protection against the abuses." One more station on the va
crucis which leads to redemption.
Unpleasant incident because of wine Antonio Luna has strong character and amour propre Tie
him if he gets drunk again Will Rizal please advise him as a good friend T. H. Pardo de Tavera
is also learning fencing
Academic idleness The Elbe overflows The environs of Leitmeritz look like a lake AntiDesengaos articles for La Solidaridad.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
Evicted from their old homestead Paciano and other principal citizens of Calamba exiled to
Mindoro Getting accustomed to the pains of separation for the sake of the country Mishap in
the burial of a corpse Avidity to read the second
part of Noli.
595
1890
September
Saturnina Rizal, Manila, 6 September 1890
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
596
1890
September
Matias Belarmino, Calamba, 6 September 1890
Matias Belarmino
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Money order for P200 as a remembrance to Rizal of some of his fellow townsmen What will be the
fate of the appeal of the Calamba tenants to the authorities in Madrid.
597
1890
September
29
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Desengaos does not deserve a reply with the pen but with the rattan The Spaniard is impressed
only by valor and might. It is good for the Philippine cause that the friars have only intriguers at
their services and not men of talent God helps he who helps himself The artistic sense of the
Tagalogs The statuette Victory of Death over Life admired by two German artists.
598
1890
October
Petite Susanne, Brussels, 1 October 1890
Petite Suzanne
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Mr. Baudrio came from Madrid, bringing a letter of Rizal Rizal's friends at Brussels are desirous of
seeing him again with them.
599
1890
October
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
600
1890
October
Catalino Dimayuga, Villa de Lipa, 8 October 1890
Catalino Dimayuga
Jos Rizal
Villa de Lipa
601
1890
October
Matias Belarmino, Calamba, 8 October 1890
Matias Belarmino
Jos Rizal
Calamba
The Tagalog translation of William Tell by Rizal Dispossession of tenants is approved Appeal of
the tenants concerned If the case reaches the Supreme Court, Mr. Marcelo H. del Pilar will defend
the tenants High rent discourages the farmers Reprisal in the form of administrative
proceedings against the appellants.
602
1890
October
12
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
Matriculation fee of Antonio Our detractors believe that the best painters in the world are of their
race
603
1890
October
15
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
The sufferings of Rizal's family Expose the injustice and harshness of the Government Silvino
Pellico's In mia prigione "Friars and Priests" Rizal's articles for Times and Globus The
intellectual unity of the human species A circular of the Societ Indo-Chinoise Equality and
preference in the employment of the natives The French will grant pagans rights which Spaniards
deny Christians.
604
1890
October
15
Pedro A. Paterno, Raoa, 15 October 1890
Pedro A. Paterno
Jos Rizal
Raoa
Mr. Pedro A. Patemo is marrying Miss Luisa Pieyro, an aristocratic Spanish lady Cordial invitation
to Rizal and other compatriots.
605
1890
October
17
Narcisa Rizal, Manila, 17 October 1890
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
A draft for $400 from relatives and fellow townsmen Even women send help to Rizal for his
propaganda campaign It is not prudent for Rizal to return home He would be persecuted His
positive value in Europe Pleasant news from home.
606
1890
November
Guillermo Puatu, Pontevedra, Spain, 2 November

1890
Guillermo Puatu
Jos Rizal
Pontevedra, Spain
Rizal, "titular head of the Filipinos" Amicable settlement of the question between the Puatu family
and M. H. del Pilar Praises Rizal's ability to settle amicably discords between compatriots
607
1890
November
Juan Luna, Paris, 8 November 1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
Concerning "A Reply to I. de los Reyes" Isabelo made a mistake in refuting Anotaciones a la
Historia de Morga Luna dedicates to Rizal a sketch of the death of Magellan A more appropriate
title would be Victory of Lapulapu and Flight of the Spaniards."
608
1890
November
Raimundo de Perio, Paris, 9 November 1890
Raimundo de Peiro
Jos Rizal
Paris
I uphold and will uphold our political ideas, but without money I will have to ask favors from persons
who perhaps entertain opposite ideas
609
1890
November
10
Concepcin Leyba, Manila, 10 November 1890
Concepcin Leyba
Jos Rizal
Manila
610
1890
December
Esteban Villanueva, Gijn, Spain, 2 December 1890 Esteban Villanueva
Jos Rizal
Gijn, Spain
611
1890
December
16
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
612
1890
December
17
Juan Luna, Paris, 17 December 1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
A draft for the boarding-house expenses of Antonio Luna
613
1890
December
21
Juan Luna, Paris, 21 December 1890
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
Blumentritt'pictures are well received Rizal's dispute with Retana Did not go beyond
rectification Retana talks disparagingly of Luna's paintings Will Rizal please counsel his brother
Antonio Students ought to be inspired by Rizal's example
Prospectuses of German universities for the information of Filipino students. The technical
institutes of Graz, Dresden, and Mittweida Mittweida is suitable for those who have not yet
finished the secondary German course (Oberrealschule).
Thanks to Lauro's tutor Advises his son to be a useful man Uneasiness about scrofula If a
change of climate is necessary, go abroad and study beside Rizal Dimayuga esteems Rizal
Order for 500 pesos as the contribution of several Lipa friends toward the campaign La
Solidaridad advances in Batangas
Pepito Leyba is now an officer in the upper class Soledad Rizal is married Advice on the
education of children.
Christmas Greetings
The 167 pictures of Blumentritt The return of the shackles The History of Ilocos by I. de los
Reyes is anti-Spanish propaganda The Quioquiaps will utilize I. de los Reyes' refutation as an
instrument to divide the Filipinos into Guelphs and Ghibelines The scientific world looks upon Rizal
as a "man of gigantic spiritual grandeur."

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
614
1890
December
22
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
615
1891
April
Eduardo de Lete, 1891
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
616
1891
January
Jos Rizal
Fr. Vicente Garcia
Madrid
Defense of the truth, humanity, and justice is undeserved if it's to be thanked forWe need the
experience and the applause of the oldLet us turn our eyes towards our eldersLeave us in
writing your thoughts and the fruits of your experience Many have died without bequeathing to us
nothing more than die fame of their nameThere's individual progress, but not nationalA tear and
a just word when one succumbs "I've suffered harsh death for saving men. What have you done
for your brothers?"
617
1891
January
11
Luis Habaa, Calamba, 11 January 1891
Luis Habaa
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Mr. Felipe Buencamino attorney of the defendants in the Hacienda de Kalamba case Displays his
talent in the defense of the poor tenants Mr. Doroteo Cortes and those of Sta. Cruz1 and
Pagsanjan are helping him The dispossessed of Calamba are not afraid of any adverse judicial
action They will fight for their rights until the end "We feel encouraged whenever we receive a
letter of Rizal and read the name of Blumentritt."
The Hacienda de Calamba caseCopy of the brief presented to the Supreme TribunalLong account
of the ejection of the tenants Cruelties and abusesScenes of desolationPayment of rent as the
only remedyThey spread the information that Blumentritt has been won by the friarsRizal,
defeated was not allowed to appeal to the Supreme Court Appointment of friar partisans to
discourage the people and compel payment Another 13 defendantsThe same sword hangs over
those of Sta. Cruz Rizal's father ejected from his house for questioning the payment of urban
taxes
A fraternal gift of the Filipinos to Blumentritt: A draft on a London bank and a gold penAn article
by Rizal for Globus and another on the civilization of the Filipinos at the time of conquest
Vivisection of Esbozos y Pinceladas of Quioquiap Universal suffrage is dangerous in a country
where the masses are uneducated Around the Christmas tree.
Lete appreciate Rizal's congratulationsHe is on the staff of La Reforma Continues his patriotic
laborsThe task is common, the goal only one"May fortune guide us!"
618
1891
January
11
Nicasio Eigasani, Calamba, 11 January 1891
Nicasio Eigasani
Jos Rizal
Calamba
619
1891
January
21
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Madrid
Conspiracy against RizalDel Pilar, the toolThe Propaganda is against Rizal's returnProject of
establishing a school in Hong Kong with Rizal as directorTo teach languages, science, and arts
Kunanan will be the manager and will leave for Hong Kong to choose a site and an adequate
building
620
1891
January
27
Eduardo de Lete, Madrid, 27 January 1891
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
Madrid
In order to dispel doubts and bitterness Interest in their removal Lete justifies himself
Meanness Spirit of rivalry and envy? Concerning the appointment of "one who would direct our
work and our life" Lete did not vote for Rizal to maintain his prestige He entrusts himself to the
good judgment of Rizal Has no intention of overthrowing him Nor did he ridicule his laudable,
project Lete's act of vindication
621
1891
February
Mariano Ponce, Madrid, 4 February 1891
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Llorente is leavingPlaridel elected Responsable. Waiting for a Rizalian article "Everything the
same as when you were here" Souvenir of Chambery Everybody is asking for Rizal
622
1891
February
Felipe Buencamino, Calamba, 7 February 1891
Felipe Buencamino
Jos Rizal
Calamba
Attorney of the defendantsConvinced of the justice of the case Interesting account of the case
The technique of the defenseIncidents which excited the authoritiesMost lamentable condition of
the property of the Rizal familyThe Governor offers his helpSuspension of judgment for six
monthsFor a conciliatory formulaBases of a settlementPower of attorney given to. Mr. Yriarte
623
1891
February
Toms Arjola, Madrid, 9 February 1891
Toms Arjola
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Rizal's moral influence on the FilipinosRegrets for Rizal's absence from Madrid The path of glory
means sacrificesThey support Rizal's ideas Suggests that Rizal marry the beautiful Adelina
Boustead and live in Europe.
624
1891
February
11
Rizal, Biarritz, 11 February 1891
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Biarritz
Rizal cannot send articles for the presentWill write again if necessary He hopes he may no
longer be indispensable He believes in their ability to handle all the work that has to be doneAt
Biarritz his health is improving
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Jos Rizal
Calamba
625
1891
February
15
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
626
1891
March
10
Narcisa Rizal, Calamba, 10 March 1891
Narcisa Rizal
After all the misfortunes suffered by Rizal now his beloved abandons him How it hurts his heart
But Rizal is like those heroes who conquer the pain of love's wounds"You have a brave heart and a
more noble woman looks at you lovingly: Your Native Land" The Philippines is like one of the
enchanted princesses of German folklore An album of ethnographic objects from Northern Luzon
Igorot pipes which prove the existence of ancient relations with Japan Another review of the
Quioquiaps.
At last the eviction Unfortunate fellow townsmen of Rizal thrown out to the street Deprived of
their lands, homes, farm animals, and crops of sugar, rice, and all the other fruits of their labor
More than 300 families, almost the whole town, punished Even boys and girls of 12 must buy
cedulas at 4 reales A shepherd hit by a civil guard on the mouth with the butt of the gun loses
two teeth Calamba is dying: Picture of hunger and death The persecuted clamor for justice
before the Supreme Court.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
627
1891
March
28
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Rizal's silence A German (strong) reply of Blumentritt to the pamphlet The Philippines, a
Fundamental Problem believed to be by Quioquiap Whole phrases from his satirical letters on the
Noli He writes anonymously fearing that some Filipino rattan cane may lash him on the back
His motto: "Stick for the Filipinos and gold for the Castilas" (Spaniard) A good idea to render
useless the plan of the Quioquiaps.
628
1891
March
29
Rizal, Biarritz, 29 March 1891
Jos Rizal
Biarritz
"When I think of my family, how I suffer! Had I less faith in God "Were I at the beginning of my
life, I would do the same thing I have done, because I ought to do it." "God could ask me: Why
did I not combat the evil and injustice when I saw them?" "When I think of my family suffering on
my account... and of the dearly beloved who left me... my heart bleeds!"
629
1891
April
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Rizal is sad, will find consolation in Paris Without details on El Filibusterismo It's regrettable
that we have to fight not with gentlemen but with bandits and groups of Quioquiaps Desengaos
If some of the articles in La Solidaridad were translated into Philippine languages! Plans for our
campaign.
630
1891
April
Nellie Boustead, Biarritz, April 1891
Nellie Boustead
Jos Rizal
Biarritz
631
1891
April
Rizal, Paris, April 1891
Jos Rizal
Eduardo de Lete
Paris
632
1891
April
Edward Boustead, Biarritz, 2 April 1891
Edward Boustead
Jos Rizal
Biarritz
Thanks Rizal for news of friends in Paris Weather in Biarritz is magnificent Gives directions for
locating a large shop with oriental objects Is Felipe Engores a merchant or agent? Isabel's eyes
are well and she is grateful to Rizal.
633
1891
April
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Paris
Rizal determined to join the patriot Basa in Hong KongHe is detained in Paris for lack of traveling
expenses If Basa would be so good as to advance him the passage money He plans to practice
ophthalmology there and earn his living through it
634
1891
April
Juan Zulueta, Manila, 6 April 1891
Juan Zulueta
Jos Rizal
Manila
Proposal to the Propaganda to place La Solidaridad under the direction of the Filipino colony
Conciliatory solution without hurting any one Save unity at any cost A solution that will not
slight Dimas Alang nor offend Brother Carmelo Avoid a schism
635
1891
April
11
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 11 April 1891
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Rizals opinion encourages Antonio Luna His book Impressiones is already published Who will
srite prologue? Pi y Margall? Morayta I dont expect success I would satisfied if I get onefifth of that of your Noli" "How's the second part?" Between Nelly and Luna only pure friendship
exists She would bring happiness to Rizal Studying chemical biology
636
1891
April
19
Jos Rizal
Jos Rizal
Brussels
637
1891
April
19
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 19 April 1891
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Luna explains his biography of Rizal It is incomplete He intends to enlarge it He refuses to

grant Rizal's request to withdraw it
638
1891
April
22
Toms Arjola, Madrid, 22 April 1891
Toms Arjola
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Lopez Jaena en route to the Philippines Decided to face grave perils in the Philippines "Willing
to fight if need be, to die if necessary" Because of his popularity they may respect him If not,
"the blood of the victims will penetrate the tomb of the tyrants" Rizal's return would displease the
whole colony It would be "an imprudence, a temerity.
639
1891
April
23
Jos Rizal
Brussels
Everything has been sacrificed, nothing remains but ruins! My fiancee is marrying an Englishman, an
engineer of the railroad The first blow of the railroad is for me My whole family is courageously
united and faithful to the Filipino party! And now they use the name Rizal, the oriflamme of battle
Gold pen with diamonds, gift of the Pampangos to Blumentritt.
640
1891
April
24
Nellie Boustead, 24 April 1891
Nellie Boustead
Jos Rizal
Biarritz
Fragment of a letter of Miss Boustead to Rizal She talks about her religion Wishes Rizal a
happy trip home.
641
1891
April
26
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
On his unhappy love "If she can give up Rizal, she is not of the stature of Rizal's heart"
Affectionate letter of Paciano Interesting book which furnishes weapons to the opponents of
Frailocraca Against Rizal's return to the Philippines "The native land needs your intelligence and
your freedom Better times are approaching for the Philippines The struggles of La Solidaridad
are not useless Study of the scientific basis of the Malayan language The gold pen has not
arrived.
642
1891
May
Jos Rizal
Deodato Arellano
Brussels
Draft for P100 of the Propaganda for January and February Rizal refuses the pension in order to go
home and practice his profession Philippines, Hong Kong, or Japan Europe seems to him a
place of exile That the Propaganda defray the expenses of a student with his $50 pension
When he becomes Independent he will again fight with more vigor
643
1891
May
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Brussels
Letter for the Propaganda Rizal's insistence on joining Basa at Hong Kong as soon as possible or
return soon to Manila Requesting earnestly for passage-money
644
1891
May
11
Nellie Boustead, Biarritz, 11 May 1891
Nellie Boustead
Jos Rizal
Biarritz
She advises Rizal not to ask her parents for her hand Her mother's opposition.
Miss Boustead would like Rizal to embrace Protestantism before agreeing to marry him.
Rizal sends Lete his visiting card with felicitations on his patriotic articles.
Rizal decided to leave for Hong Kong as soon as he receives Basa's letter Nothing now detains
him in Europe

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
645
1891
May
13
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
The bagoong ordered by Luna Kock's lymph Exhibiting two paintings at Champ devMars Les
Ignores, a painting of the humble and the disinherited Inspiration of socialist themes To
combat crude materialism, the exploitation of the poor, the struggle between the rich and the poor
Reading he Socialisme Contemporain. Luna's impressions of an iron foundry
646
1891
May
30
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Brussels
El Filibusterismo is finished and ready to go to press It will be ready within two months if there is
money More profound and perfect and written with more ardor than the Noli Has not received
a single word from Basa for two months Money fee the printing of the work
647
1891
June
13
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Brussels
Basa sends Rizal passage-money Orders second part of the Noli If the book is not published in
Europe, Rizal will send it to him Bigger than the Noli If something happens to him, Luna will
take care of its publication
648
1891
June
20
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
649
1891
June
21
Jos Rizal
Brussels
650
1891
July
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
651
1891
July
Rizal, Ghent, 9 July 1891
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Ghent
Rizal receives the passage money from Basa Publishes El Filibusterismo, the second part of his
Noli, before leaving Europe Three months without receiving even a cent To print his work.
Rizal pawned his jewels Disheartened Forsaken by those who have promised to finance the
publication of his book Sends Basa page-proofs but asks him to burn them The friars may
scent the book He sends also books and personal effects to Hong Kong
652
1891
July
16
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Rizal's photo praised Two photos of Loleng one for Rizal and the other for Maximo Viola Sun
and warmth, Blumenritt's happines The Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas and the
Austrian Government An article for La Solidaridad exposing the ignorance of Fabie.
653
1891
July
29
Rizal, Ghent, 29 July 1891
Jos Rizal
Eduardo de Lete
Ghent
Re ports on agricultural colonies at Hoogstraten and Bruges Rizal obtained the information from
the ministry of justice at Brussels
654
1891
August
Rizal, Gand, 4 August 1891
Jos Rizal
Gand
Rizal is very busy Congratulations on the article "Mr. Fabie and Historical Truth."
655
1891
August
Rizal, Ghent, 6 August 1891
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Ghent
Rizal's books valued at P600 sent to Basa Macao postage stamps for Blumentritt, "the one who
works most for the Philippines" Printing of El Filibusterismo advances "But, if I do not get
money, I will have to suspend it" "With 2,500 francs a good printing press can be put up and the
two of us can exploit it"
656
1891
August
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Madrid, 7 August 1891
Jos Rizal
Madrid
The order for Graciano will be carried out Also what refers to the prize for Luna The voice of
Manila is "reconciliation" There is really no resentment between Rizal and del Pilar Appreciating
Rizal's congratulations to La Solidaridad Invites Rizal to write again for it It would defeat friar
intrigue in the Philippines
657
1891
August
Juan Luna, Paris, 8 August 1891
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
Thanks for the prize for his brother Antonio Philippine biographies for a contest for lgorrote
writers The lone contestant Rizal did not allow the inclusion of his biography Juan Luna also
wants his to be dropped The biographies in La Solidaridad are contraproducntum Juan Luna,
member of La Socit Nationale de Beaux-Arts The stay of Filipino students in Madrid should not
be unnecessarily prolonged Our artists M. Zaragoza, director of the Escuela de Pintura
658
1891
August
12
Jos Rizal
Ghent
Resentments and disagreements? It is to talk of the nonexistentReasons why Rizal stopped

writing for La Solidaridad "I fight for the nation, the Philippines. Alejandrino and Evangelista are
studying On Sunday they eat together in Philippine style and talk about Philippine problems
659
1891
August
14
Rizal, Europe, 14 August 1891
Jos Rizal
Juan Zulueta
Europe
Concerning the chief of the Filipino colony in Madrid and the administration of La Solidaridad Rizal
explains his attitude from a lofty level Everything is settled with his retirement from the colony
His admirable spirit of sacrifice His patriotic moral discipline His abnegation and
disinterestedness tested He submits to the will of the Propaganda Committee of Manila.
660
1891
August
19
Galicano Apacible, Madrid, 19 August 1891
Galicano Apacible
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Greatness is in direct proportion to the number of enemies The pin has not been lost Apacible
will return also and wants to be Rizal's fellow passenger Filipinos who are leaving Madrid
661
1891
August
21
Juan Luna, Paris, 21 August 1891
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
He will do the drawings for the second edition of Noli More interesting with illustrations that will
appeal to the masses They will meet in Paris before Rizal's trip About the power of attorney
given to Govantes
We go through the Philippines with hands joined Colonel von Roller read the Noli twice El
Filibusterismo, a thunderbolt that will knock down the enemies Lippert's work as a souvenir of
their mountains Blumentritt is distressed that Rizal has not abandoned his plan to return to the
Philippines Loleng finds Rizal's photo The gold pen is now in Europe.
It is an honor for Quioquiap to be mentioned in the Noli The history of the friars.
A request of Lpez Jaena from Hong Kong Blumentritt wants to prevent Rizal's departure Jaena
was in Manila only four days If he had staved longer, he would have been thrown into Bilibid or
cast away on the Mariana Islands Blumentritt's letter for Jaena.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
662
1891
August
23
Rizal, Gand, 23 August 1891
Jos Rizal
Gand
Pleasant recollections of Father Leoncio Lpez Anecdotes He is the Father Florentine of the Noli
His moral physiognomy traced by Rizal.
663
1891
August
24
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Ghent
Rizal informs Ponce of what he wrote the Propaganda He is mortified by what is imputed to him
by it
664
1891
August
26
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Ghent
Rizal will leave for Hong Kong with his work already printed How to send copies of it to Manila
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
On the alleged conflict between Selo and Rizal The members of the Hermandad de San Patricio
regret the incident Selo's letter which twists the facts Lpez Jaena and Moises Salvador defend
Rizal Meeting of Basilio Teodora and Jaena "Nothing from Spain" To obtain redemption
Proposal to Rizal Propaganda Basa's explanations Jaena with P40 allowance His impressions of
the Committee Order for his arrest Jaena in favor of the publication of a revolutionary
newspaper, El Baguio Only through revolution He is studying English
665
1891
August
26
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Barcelona, 26 August 1891
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
666
1891
September
12
Antonio Luna, Madrid, 12 September 1891
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Regrettable situation of the staff writers of La Solidaridad "Man's exploitation of man" Luna is,
indignant. Reports many injustices and anomalies There's money but there's none On the
other hand, a lot of waste, useless trips, no initiative, dead campaign Complaints sent to the
Propaganda through Rizal against the administrators of the newspaper
667
1891
September
18
Rizal, Ghent, 18 September 1891
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Ghent
Going to Hong Kong with 800 copies of Filibusterismo as soon as he receives money Advanced
copies for Basa and Sixto Lpez They must not make noise so that the books' entry in Manila will
not be prohibited Rizal declines the offer of the Propaganda of a monthly pension of P100. It
comes so irregularly, that is to say, it does not come at all "I prefer to work and live on my own.
668
1891
September
22
Rizal, Gand, 22 September 1891
Jos Rizal
Gand
Rizal is pleased with Blumentritt's criticism of El Filibusterismo Rizal will write a novel In it
politics will not occupy much space Ethics will play a principal role There will be only two
Spaniards in it: The curate and the lieutenant of the civil guard.
669
1891
September
22
Rizal, Ghent, 22 September 1891
Jos Rizal
Ghent
El Filibusterismo of parallel tendency to La Solidaridad Rizal indifferent to any criticism of his work
Notice from Manila to send Luna the prize of P50, transmitted by Rizal to Del Pilar Rizal retires
completely from politics In Manila or Hong Kong he will write
670
1891
September
23
Juan Luna, Paris, 23 September 1891
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
The Fili touches the Filipino wounds of his first novel Exposing the social cancer Rizal creator of
the Philippine novel His writings should be sent to the Philippines But he himself must remain
in Europe for the good of the native land The friars will remove treacherously a man with "noble
and lofty ideas."
671
1891
September
23
Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, Paris, 23 September

1891
Trinidad H. Pardo
de Tavera
Jos Rizal
Paris
Sincere congratulations When is the third part coming? Barrantes may again say that the work
is printed in Germany
672
1891
September
26
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 26 September 1891
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
Offers Rizal funds El Filibusterismo is perfect, vigorous, poetic, and with feelingHe likes Isagani
best Basilio is not bad he can identify Juanito Pelaez and Ben-Zayb Grateful for the rough
draft inscribed to him
673
1891
September
30
Juan Luna, Paris, 30 September 1891
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
A postal card from Antonio Luna informing Rizal that he has received the P50 prize from del Pilar
Acknowledges receipt of complimentary copies of Rizal's work Sends paintings, an image of the
Virgin of Lourdes, fans, and photographs to Manila through Rizal
674
1891
October
Rizal, Europe, October 1891
Jos Rizal
Europe
Fragment of a letter in Tagalog signed "Laong Laan," a Rizal pseudonym Written in metaphorical
language: "It is true that the times are bad, the ground is not fertile, there are many locusts,
frequent typhoons, and the wind blows away the seeds; but with devoted care there will always be
found there some fish, as D. M. says" Expresses loss of confidence in the campaign for reforms in
Europe The fight should be in the Philippines
675
1891
October
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
676
1891
October
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
A Critical appraisal of El Filibusterismo It is superior to the Noli. Exquisite style, sublime thoughts.
At the beginning "light, alluring hopes, at the end shadows of doubt and despair" Simoun ought
to have succumbed like a hero, shot with bullets, or like Porthos or Bernardo el Carpio Another
work which solves the problem and hastens the day of our redemption Those of the Madrid
Colony do not understand one another Luna at the point of rebelling against del Pilar El Baguio
is not yet published
677
1891
October
Filipino Colony of Barcelona, 2 October 1891
Filipino Colony of
Barcelona
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
The Filipino colony of Barcelona congratulates Rizal on his novel El Filibusterismo. A gem of
Spanish literature. Decalogue of political redemption and human dignification If your precepts
are followed, they will make an enslaved people master of its destinies
678
1891
October
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Paris
Enroute to Hong Kong with 600 copies of El Filibusterismo Will practice his profession and earn a
small capital Hopes to be financially independent
Luna asks Rizal to do some errands for him

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
He will respect any criticism of his work El Filibusterismo Reasons why Rizal stopped writing for La
Solidaridad It is a private enterprise It has published ideas contrary to Rizal's He hopes La
Solidaridad will live under del Pilar's leadership He regrets the attitude of some Filipinos at Madrid
toward him
The gold pen is still at Madrid. Rizal will not write any more for La Solidaridad What Blumentritt
and Rizal are doing, Blumentritt can do alone Discords among brothers "I have suggested many
projects and they engaged in a secret war against me. . . ."
He is withdrawing to leave the field free But he will continue in the breach and devote his
strength to the native country.
679
1891
October
Jos Rizal
Paris
680
1891
October
Jos Rizal
Paris
681
1891
October
11
Mariano Ponce, Madrid, 11 October 1891
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Madrid
682
1891
October
13
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal knows about del Pilar's ambition to outshine him and knock him down so that he would
become sole leader But he is not resentful He withdraws to leave the ground free for del Pilar
He considers this decision a blessing to him His esteem for del Pilar undimmed He agrees with
del Pilar's opinion that El Filibusterismo is inferior as a novel to Noli me tangere
683
1891
October
15
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
The Filipinos at Barcelona wish Rizal "Happy trip!" Both Rizal and Lopez Jaena are victims of their
envious compatriots "Let us join together to knock down those who exploit patriotism for their
own benefit" Recommends to Rizal the Asociacin Filipina at Hong Kong, founded by him Luna
has separated from La Solidaridad Jaena, candidate for deputy of a district in Cataluna The
Philippines must win with blood her rights as well as her independence
684
1891
October
18
Rizal to Baldomero Roxas, Marseille. 18 October

1891
Jos Rizal
Baldomero Roxas
Marseille
Rizal nows his name is being exploited in the Philippines He regards the Filipinos at Madrid as
his friends He is not resentful He is sailing for the Philippine
685
1891
October
22
Rizal, Mediterranean Sea, 22 October 1891
Jos Rizal
Mediterranean Sea
686
1891
November
Moiss E. Salvador, Manila, 1 November 1891
Moiss E. Salvador
Jos Rizal
Manila
Transmitting resolutions of the new Committee of Propaganda Creation of a new organ under
Rizal Reiterates full confidence in Rizal Orders del Pilar to deliver to Rizal certain funds
687
1891
November
Moiss E. Salvador
Jos Rizal
Manila
Del Pilar's brother-in-law (Deodato Arellano) frustrates the resolutions, making use of Cortes,
opponent Collection of new funds The only supporter of del Pilar is his brother-in-law
688
1891
November
17
Moiss E. Salvador
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's admirers and supporters in Manila form a Rizal Party They want to prevent Rizal's
separation from Philippine politics If he is going to Japan, let Jaena establish the fortnightly in
Barcelona with Rizal's name as editor-in-chief
689
1891
November
26
Rizal, Hong Kong, 26 November 1891
Jos Rizal
Manuel Camus
Hong Kong
690
1891
December
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Manila, 1 December 1891
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Manila
691
1891
December
Rizal, Hong Kong, 1 December 1891
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
The same painful Calvary...If they would let him rejoin his family, how happy he would be
Confident that we shall get out of it safely His mother, Pangoy, and Trining were called to the
Civil Government "Patience!"
692
1891
December
Manuel de Camus, Singapore, 5 December 1891
Manuel de Camus
Jos Rizal
Singapore
Acknowledgment of the letters and books of Rizal Will try to introduce them in the Philippines El
Filibusterismo will regenerate the Philippines Hopes that it will foment hatred of the friars
and the pro-friars
693
1891
December
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Hong Kong
How are you and your family in Calamba? His father, Paciano, and Bestre are well That they
send him his books and the letters in the possession of Brother Isidoro To establish an
agricultural colony in Borneo "Be patient, our day will come."
694
1891
December
10
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
Persecuted, the Rizal family seeks asylum in Hong Kong.
695
1891
December
11
Sixto Lpez, Emuy, 11 December 1891
Sixto Lpez
Jos Rizal
Emuy
Rizal's letters sent to the Propaganda Ponce informed del Pilar of its contents Ponce has
answered Rizal's letter to him El Filibusterismo, an excellent book, like all the products of Rizal's
brilliant pen "It will wound the enemy deeply" "May you reach safely our unfortunate country"
After Marseille, magnificent weather, tranquil sea paradisiacal voyage Rizal eager to return home
Something is pushing him to it Luck or misfortune Many missionaries on board: Franciscans,
Jesuits, and Bishop Volenteri He sympathizes with the fate of the Philippines He spoke against
the wealth and abuses of the friars in the country And he repeated: "They are so rich, but very
rich!"
Arrival at Hong Kong Luna's letter Remittance of 20 Filis, 6 Morgas, and 4 Nolis at 25%
commission If Camus could send copies to Manila
Pi y Margall against Hidalgo's deportation Appeal to the Queen "If we are not heard we will ask
Queen Victoria of England for protection in the name of humanity" Weyler does not revoke the
order of deportation by his predecess For expenses of the case in the Supreme Court Fabie, the
pro-friar, fell and Romero Robledo rose up Others banished to Jolo Home news.
What Fr. Fancisco said about Rizal The friars fear that upon his return
the people of Calamba would agitate Rizal has the "face of a rascal... associated with other
rascals who are in Madrid writing for La Solidaridad."

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
696
1891
December
18
Manuel T. Hidalgo, 18 December 1891
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
697
1891
December
21
Jos Rizal
Mr. Macleod
Hong Kong
Rizal thanks Mr. Macleod for the kindness he and his wife have shown his sister Lucia.
698
1891
December
23
Jos Rizal
Eulogio Despujol
Hong Kong
Rizal is considered the head of the progressive movement He offers his cooperation to Despujol
To point out the ills of the country To heal tie wound of recent injustices And preserve his
native land for Spain Liberal and just policy.
699
1891
December
27
Narcisa Rizal, Manila, 27 December 1891
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
700
1891
December
28
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Hong Kong
Beloved ones at his side in Hong Kong Suffer the pains of this life so that in the next joy and
happiness will be for you Life is short, hardships are ephemeral Suffer everything for your
surname Rizal and your children Requests.
701
1891
December
30
Concepcin Leyba, Manila, 30 December 1891
Concepcin Leyba
Jos Rizal
Manila
Book and letters received Admirable valor and serenity of Rizal's mother God protects
innocence Letters for Macleod and others News of home and friends They arrested Mr.
Matas Belarmino, sick, and on Christmas day, to be deported to Jol.
702
1891
December
30
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
703
1891
December
30
Lorenzo Miclat y Castro, San Nicols, Manila, 30

December 1891
Lorenzo Miclat y
Castro
Jos Rizal
Manila
704
1892
Jos Ma. Basa, Hong Kong
Jos Ma. Basa
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
705
1892
January
Antonio Luna, Madrid, January 1892
Antonio Luna
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Ready to defend our rights without abandoning the campaign in Madrid Spaniards give a political
character to the events in Calamba Spanish policy is to reign by terror "We ought to work
together for independence" Win partisans of independence "Borneo will be a keystone for us"
Luna may also join Rizal in Borneo
706
[1892]
January
Aristeo and Cesar Ubaldo, Manila, 2 January [1892?]
Aristeo and Cesar

Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Greetings and good wishes Absence of the dear father in exile They don't know how long it will
last Where will they continue their studies? Besides their Uncle Rizal or at Manila?
707
1892
January
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Barcelona, 6 January 1892
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Work of the Filipino Colony of Barcelona in favor of Calamba Reply of the Minister of Colonies
Send letter to the unfortunate exiles "I make much noise here.." Jaena wants to edit a
newspaper affiliated with the Progressive Party A forth- nightly is useless His financial problem
He is asking Deputies Muro and Ballesteros to interpellate the Government on the events in
Calamba
708
1892
January
Edilberto Evangelista, Ghent, 8 January 1892
Edilberto
Evangelista
Jos Rizal
Ghent
Sympathy with the people of Calamba They are a credit to the native land The outrage affects
the whole country Those of the Propaganda have vindicated Rizal by entrusting to him the man
agement of La Solidaridad and our policy in Europe Life in Ghent is very dull Evangelista is
devoted to his studies
709
1892
January
Jos Alejandrino, Brussels, 8 January 1892
Jos Alejandrino
Jos Rizal
Brussels
710
1892
January
13
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
711
1892
January
17
A. Linares Rivas, Madrid, 17 January 1892
A. Linares Rivas
Jos Rizal
Madrid
712
1892
January
23
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
713
1892
January
27
Aristn Bautista, Paris, 27 January 1892
Aristn Bautista
Jos Rizal
Paris
Mrs. Ada Pryer, Sandakan, British North Borneo, 13 January

Mrs. 1892
Ada Pryer
Location
Summary
Letter of Rizal's mother to the Queen Money order for the honorarium
of the lawyer of the tenants Power of attorney for the prosecution of those responsible for his
banishment or for the investigation of Weyler He is not in favor of the project Without having
exhausted the means for the country's welfare shall we go to a foreign land? For what then are so
many sacrifices?
The papers Rizal needed Not a single letter of Leonor found To Mindoro to see her exiled
husband and brother Death of her two sons.
The aged mother of Rizal is in Hong Kong fleeing from Spanish tyranny Taken to Sta. Cruz
through mountains because she did not sign her name Realonda de Rizal but only Teodora Alonso
Rizal censured the savage hidalgo who made her walk through such a rough trail La Solidaridad is
no longer our battlefield A cunning Augustinian tried to assault Rizal and he came out abashed.
An unknown admirer, Cabeza de Barangay of Binondo, offers to help Rizal with a monthly quota
Asks for his address
Basa's account of Rizals books for March 1889 December 1891
The Rizal Party in the Philippines would like Rizal to return to Europe and be the leader of the
Filipinos there His pension will be sent regularly Offers condolence for the outrages in Calamba
Convinced that nothing could be expected from Spain Vicente Reyes and the sale of the Fili
Mrs. Pryer hopes Rizal can go to Borneo A Filipino colony as Rizal plans would be welcome.
Attorney Linares Rivas deplores the afflictions of the Rizal family Will work to mitigate them
Politics delay the remedy He has conferred with the Minister of Colonies on the outrages in
Calamba.
Polemic on Philippine topics Busy with the Pansit of Krypto-Quioquiap.
A post card from Ariston Bautista Interest in Rizal's Borneo project if life becomes unbearable
in Manila, he may join Rizal in Borneo A society in Paris for the welfare of the country

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
714
1892
January
30
Juan Luna, Paris, 30 January 1892
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Paris
At Manila things consigned to Rizal are closely watched at the customs A popular meeting in a
Paris theater in protest against the outrages in Calamba He is not optimistic about its effect
Spain, always "on the side of her men of the sword" 21 drawings of Luna for the Noli offers to
illustrate also El Filibusterismo" Booklets with drawings for popular education Inquires about
the Borneo colonization project
715
1892
January
30
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Beside the beloved A lesson for the Augustinian who may not have understood it The friars
keep the people stupid and in so doing they themselves become stupid He counsels Rizal not to
meddle in revolutionary agitations "One who initiates a revolution ought at least to have the
probability of success, if he does not wish to burden his conscience with useless bloodshed" Wise
theories of Blumentritt on the success of revolutions Lessons of history Propaganda of liberty
and education among the masses.
Because of hatred of the friars many have lost their faith and they do not want to return to the
Philippines Horrible picture of the ejectment of householders! Poor Calamba people! Thrown
out of their houses, they pass the night outdoors The Dominicans have forbidden the townspeople
to give them lodging Terrified they looked on while the government soldiers destroyed and
burned down their houses! Rizal's third novel in Tagalog On the virtues and defects of the
Tagalogs.
716
1892
January
717
1892
February
718
1892
February
719
1892
720
Rizal, Hong Kong, 31 January 1892
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
Saturnina Rizal, Manila, February 1892
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
Mallunko, Hong Kong, 1 February 1892
Mallunko
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
He issues a receipt to Rizal for payment of rent.
February
Jos Rizal
Sixto Lpez
Hong Kong
To Sixto Lpez Rizal announces to Mr. Lopez his clinic at Hong Kong He asks him to write him a
"scolding" letter to see if it will pass the censor.
1892
February
Pedro Serrano Laktaw, Manila, 9 February 1892
Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
Jos Rizal
Manila
A Masonic Document making Rizal Honorary Venerable of Logia Nilad for outstanding services to his
native country Masonic reorganization Signed by Panday Pira, masonic name of Pedro Serrano
Laktaw
721
1892
February
17
Pedro de Govantes, Madrid, 17 February 1892
Pedro de Govantes
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Regretting the moral and material disaster which has befallen the Rizal family Confidence in
Linares' efforts
722
1892
February
18
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Barcelona, 18 February 1892
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Lopez Jaena in difficulties Full of dread, without hope of help The new committee does not
exist, the old one is agonizing They asked him to return to his post and now they abandon him
Coincidence in the name of La Liga Copies of El Filibusterismo for his brother at Iloiio
723
1892
February
22
Jos Rizal
Sixto Lpez
Hong Kong
To Sixto Lpez Rizal informs Lpez about certain orders of his.
Hong Kong
Any political change "If the Germans pity us so much, why do they not come to liberate us?" says
Rizal's father "What did we get from La Solidaridad's campaign? Weyleradas, Banditry Law, and
the drama of Calamba To discuss with the Government is time wasted.... Always ready to serve
the country with the pen and give my life for her," says Rizal. "In Borneo I shall not be a planter
but the leader of the planters." "If I cannot give freedom to my country, at least I I would like to
give it to my countrymen in other lands "We shall found there a new Calamba."
724
1892
February
725
1892
March
726
1892
March
727
1892
728
1892
31
23
Will move to Hong Kong to rejoin the family Lack of knowledge of English is not an obstacle in
trading A language is learned quickly She wishes to educate her children at Hong Kong And
the boys to study engineering at London.
Jos Rizal
Saturnina Rizal, March 1892
Saturnina Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo, Manila, 7 March 1892
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Petition to the Governor General signed by the wives of the heads of barangay Telegram of
Procurator Manzaneque urging the remittance of funds Great difficulties of the interested party
and pawning of jewels Attorney Gutierrez defends faithfully the people of Calamba They
complain against Attorney Felipe Buencamino.
March
17
Rizal, Hong Kong, 17 March 1892
Jos Rizal
La Solidaridad and
Asociacin HispanoFilipina
Hong Kong
Grateful to La Solidaridad for its support of the Kalambeos Rizal wrote on the happenings for
English papers Not an echo in the Spanish press Linares Rivas promises redress for the
grievances Some pardoned Difficulty of sending La Solidaridad to Manila If comrades for
the struggle are lacking, there are avengers Would like "to go to Manila to see the bull at close
hand."
March
17
Antonino Lopez, Manila, 17 March 1892
Antonino Lopez
Jos Rizal
Manila
As soon as she has finished some collections and business, she too will join the family at Hong Kong
Silvestre is now free and visits them.
Well but restless The exiles in Jol were pardoned on the birthday of the governor general It is
impossible at present to sell the homestead of the Rizal family Grand celebration of the governor
general's birthday....to Calamba to hear complaints.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
729
1892
March
18
Silvestre Ubaldo, Manila, 18 March 1892
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
Books, drafts, and other effects sent to Rizal Feast of the captain general celebrated with pomp
But he absented himself to avoid gossip His wife received at the palace the principala and other
invited guests The archbishop was aloof at the reception He will be granted leave of absence
to go to Spain, but he must resign first Copy of the pardon Fire at plaza San Gabriel Rizal's
sympathizers send him bank drafts.
730
1892
March
18
Sixto Lpez, Manila, 18 March 1892
Sixto Lpez
Jos Rizal
Manila
P130 from S. Lopez to settle accounts in Hong Kong; the balance to pay for copies of Filibusterismo
All refuse to accept the 25% commission offered by Rizal Rizal's circular will be taken to
Balayan Mrs. Trinidad Zobel advises Rizal not to return to the Philippines for he would be killed
Many Batangueos are awaiting Rizal's report on Borneo
731
1892
March
19
The Blumentritts, Leitmeritz, 19 March 1892
The Blumentritts
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Greetings of the Filipino Colony of Leitmeritz formed by the Blumentritt family on Rizal's saint's day,
St. Joseph, 19 March.
732
1892
March
21
Rizal, Hong Kong, 21 March 1892
Jos Rizal
Eulogio Despujol
Hong Kong
Rizal's second letter to the Governor General of the Philippines Reiterates his offer of cooperation
to bring about peace and tranquility Informs him of his Borneo project Requests permission to
change nationality and emigrate for himself and friends.
733
1892
March
21
Edward Boustead, Biarritz, 21 March 1892
Edward Boustead
Jos Rizal
Biarritz
Felicitations on the salvation of his family Aid of the Throne of Grace May Rizal escape friar
intrigues And attain success as a physician Fire in Manila Biarritz is very lively
Remembering the excursion with Rizal to St. Jean de Lux The mumps or orillons Business from
bad to worse Fall of the peseta Impending financial crisis.
734
1892
March
24
Aristn Bautista, Paris, 24 March 1892
Aristn Bautista
Jos Rizal
Paris
A post card from Bautista inquires about General Despujol's treatment of Rizal Del Pilar suggests
congratulations to Depujol Fee for the issue of Rizal's diploma by the Ministry of Fomento
Presents Rizal with a book on diagnostic pathology by H. Virchow
735
1892
March
31
Edilberto Evangelista, Ghent, 31 March 1892
Edilberto
Evangelista
Jos Rizal
Ghent
Disappointed at the conservative ideas of our old folks Dismal legacy of slavery Family
interests and patriotic ideas and liberty To die for the country is a duty Against the stupid
expression: What a waste of blood!" May those conservative ideas not infect your youth Voice
of encouragement Friends keep aloof because of his poverty
736
1892
April
W. B. Pryer, Sandakan, 3 April 1892
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
Rizal's project to lease land in British North Borneo entailed considerable correspondence, as the
following letters show. Mr. Pryer is the manager of the Dunlop Corporation in Borneo.
737
1892
April
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
Mr. Pryer is willing to act as agent of Rizal on a commission basis.
1892
April
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
Another business note from Mr. Pryer.
1892
April
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
Mr. Pryer invites Rizal to tea to talk over business matters.
739
1892
April
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
The governor of British North Borneo will receive Rizal and Mr. Pryer.
740
1892
April
13
Jos Alejandrino, Ghent, 13 April 1892
Jos Alejandrino
Jos Rizal
Ghent
Favorable conditions for patriotic campaign Confidence in Rizal's ability to work for our liberty
He will know how to overcome obstacles no such a noble cause We cannot expect anything from
Spain - Less from Spanish charlatans Rizal purchasing some revolvers He will send the Flobert
cartridges ordered by Rizal
741
1892
April
15
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Barcelona, 15 April 1892
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Struggling with poverty and the gloomy future His letter to Basa will tell him about his life
What should I do? Recommends the association in Hong Kong from which something good for the
country will emerge
742
1892
April
16
Aristn Bautista, Paris, 16 April 1892
Aristn Bautista
Jos Rizal
Paris
Returns to Manila summoned by his mother Presentiment of a great disaster Awaiting Rizal's
instructions for the triumph of good aspirations Unity of the divided party at home Let us
maintain our ideal Trained in French boxing and wielding a sword, he will not allow the Kastilas to
mock him
743
1892
April
18
Lorenzo P. Marquez, 18 April 1892
Lorenzo P. Marquez
Jos Rizal
744
1892
April
20
Rizal, Hong Kong, 20 April 1892
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
745
1892
April
28
Mrs. Ada Pryer, Sandakan, 28 April 1892
Mrs. Ada Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
738
Rizal's friend, the Portuguese physician, Dr. Lorenzo P. Marquez, sends him a gift of three birds with
suggestion how to cook them.
Rizal, having returned from Borneo, answers Blumentritt A former Dominican professor of Rizal
made a statement in his favor, defending his books and the people of Calamba The rector of the
University and even the archbishop disapprove of the Calamba atrocities.
Mrs. Pryer thanks Rizal for a gift of Japanese curtains Hopes he will come back.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
746
1892
April
29
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
747
1892
April
29
Edilberto Evangelista, Ghent, 29 April 1892
Edilberto
Evangelista
Jos Rizal
Ghent
748
1892
May
Rizal, Hong Kong, 4 May 1892
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
749
1892
May
11
Mariano Ponce, Madrid, 11 May 1892
Mariano Ponce
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Ponce sends Rizal and his family greetings How sad it is not to be able to return to the
motherland! Let us help one another until the day of vengeance come!..
750
1892
May
14
Antonino Lopez, Manila, 14 May 1892
Antonino Lopez
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal's letter to Governor General Despuiol On inspection trip Southern to Governor General
Despujol On inspection trip in the Southern Islands News of his sister Sisa.
751
1892
May
14
Antonino Vergel de Dios, Paris, 14 May 1892
Antonino Vergel de
Dios
Jos Rizal
Paris
752
1892
May
17
Jos Rizal
Baldomero Roxas
Hong Kong
753
1892
May
19
W. B. Pryer, Sandakan, 19 May 1892
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
Rizal's draft "Bases" sent to the Directors in England Pryer tells him North Borne is the best
place for Philippine Colonization.
754
1892
May
20
Henry Walker, Sandakan, 20 May 1892
Henry Walker
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
Encouraging information: Very great local demand for rice Available water for irrigation and to
operate rice mills.
755
1892
May
21
Hugh Hughes, Sandakan, 21 May 1892
Hugh Hughes
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
He extolls the Sugut Estate He is acting as real estate agent.
756
1892
May
23
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Hong Kong
Unexpected attack of Lete Why did del Pilar allow its publication? They will think there is schism
among the Filipinos Rizal would not take offense so that things would not become worse Do
they pretend to attack him in order to show that they are partisans of assimilation? "I will pursue
my policy and will try to guess your purposes." Attacks improve he who wishes to improve
himself
757
1892
May
23
Antonino Lopez, Manila, 23 May 1892
Antonino Lopez
Jos Rizal
Manila
Sisa, fairly improved Despujol is not here yet Awaiting pardon on the eve of His Majesty's
birthday Everyone is opposed to Rizal's return Abroad he can do much for the country's welfare
As soon as he is freed, they will all go to Hong Kong for a visit.
758
1892
May
23
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
Disgusted by the article of Lete in La Solidaridad Rizal believed he was alluded"What animal has
bitten you that you attack me?" "I am not meddling in politics and I work only to prepare a place
for refuge." ' I made Simoun a dark figure so that those of Solidaridad would not appear as
filibusteros." An article on Borneo ready Awaiting satisfactory explanation
759
1892
May
23
W. B. Pryer, Sandakan, 23 May 1892
W. B. Pryer
Jos Rizal
Sandakan, British
North Borneo
760
1892
May
24
Jos Rizal
Juan Zulueta
Hong Kong
Rizal informs the secretary of the Committee of Propaganda at Manila about Lete's article, Iluso It
is indiscreet
761
1892
May
26
Graciano Lpez Jaena, Barcelona, 26 May 1892
Graciano Lpez
Jaena
Jos Rizal
Barcelona
Rizal's post card from Borneo Congratulations on the foundation of the Filipino colony Lopez
Jaena wishes to move there and cultivate sugarcane. Filipino colony at Madrid in lamentable state
La Solidaridad is languishing
762
1892
May
31
Aristn Bautista, Saigon, 31 May 1892
Aristn Bautista
Jos Rizal
Saigon
A post card from Bautista asks Rizal to send him "instructions for the guidance of those working for
the realization of our ideals
763
1892
June
15
Rizal, Hong Kong, 15 June 1892
Jos Rizal
Mariano Ponce
Hong Kong
The idea of a Tagalog printing press is good It can disseminate quickly what we want What is
needed is courage, character, and diligence
The Borneo governor refuses to give 5,000 acres of land free.

In the clutches of poverty Encouraging words for Rizal Organize a revolutionary Club in Hong
Kong as do the Separatistas of Cuba, the Progresistas of Spain Nostalgia
How good is Blumentritt and how he likes Rizal The Noli will be translated into English and French
It will be well received in England according to Hong Kong friends The Tagalog translation is
about to be finished.
Wishes him a large clientele in Hong Kong His brother Eugenio Vergel inquires where Rizal's
books can be obtained in the Philippines Strict customs regulations prevent him from sending
Rizal's books to the Philippines Offers his services to Rizal
At last Rizal receives a duplicate of his diplomaLicentiate in Medicine and Surgery-the original
diploma sent to the governor general of the Philippines in 1887 having been lost Rizal graduated
in 1884 and began negotiating for the delivery of his diploma in 1887 The Committee on
Propaganda at Manila has not written Rizal Blumentritt informs him that La Solidaridad will cease
publication At Hong Kong Rizal writes The Noli is out of print He asks for the return of unsold
copies
He would like Rizal to buy land of him He does not recommend the Laluk Estate.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
764
1892
June
15
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
765
1892
June
19
Timoteo Paz, Manila, 19 June 1892
Timoteo Paz
Jos Rizal
Manila
766
1892
June
20
Jos Rizal
Parents, brothers and

friends
Hong Kong
Rizal decides to return to the Philippines The persecution of the innocent preoccupies him He
would like to save them from further suffering Willing to risk his life "Man ought to die for his
ideas and convictions."
767
1892
June
20
Jos Rizal
Filipinos
Hong Kong
Determined to go back to the Philippines "I cannot live knowing that many are suffering unjust
persecution on my account." "Seeing my people persecuted like criminals" "I offer my life gladly
to free so many innocent persons" "Let those who patriotism see that we know how to die for our
duty and convictions." "What does it matter to die, if one dies for what loves, for the Native
Land?.
768
1892
June
21
Rizal, Honq Kong, 21 June 1892
Jos Rizal
Eulogio Despujol
Hong Kong
Rizal informs the governor general of his return to the Philippines Expresses confidence in the
justness of the government At Manila he will await the pleasure of the governor general.
769
1892
July
Victoriano Fernz Lobato, Manila, 3 July 1892
Victoriano Fernz
Lobato
Jos Rizal
Manila
The aide-de-camp of the Captain General notifies Rizal of the postponement of the interview with
Governor General Despujol to 6 July 1892, 8 a.m. (The original document bears the letterhead El
Capitn General).
770
1892
July
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
"No Pilarista speaks ill of you." An entente cordiale in the interest of all. Rizal should not found
another newspaper or initiate revolutionary movements. Blumentritt recommends reconciliation.
He receives regularly letters only from Rizal, Pardo de Tavera, del Pilar, Taga-Ilog and Ponce, "I
shall not be a deserter," says Blumentritt.
771
1892
July
Jos Alejandrino, Gand, 7 July 1892
Jos Alejandrino
Jos Rizal
Gand
Abreu dies of Tuberculosis How sad it is to die young for one who has a rosy future! Professors
and friends of the deceased expressed sorrow He will help in the distribution of El Filibusterismo
772
1892
July
14
Rizal, Manila, 14 July 1892
Jos Rizal
Manila
773
1892
July
16
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
774
1892
July
20
Marcelo H. del Pilar, Madrid, 20 July 1892
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Grieved by the deportation of Rizal "Soon I will follow you; let us see if we can scatter the seed"
Pi y Margall and the European colony explore it According to del Pilar it is not Rizal whom Lete
attacks It was a call to reflection and duty Machiavelli divide us
775
1892
July
20
Eduardo de Lete, Madrid, 20 July 1892
Eduardo de Lete
Jos Rizal
Madrid
Lete is surprised that Rizal believed himself alluded to in his satirical articles Rizal is not the
revolutionary Quijote combatted by him Rizal is not one of those who believe that with a sentrybox revolution can be started
776
1892
July
25
Rizal, Dapitan, 25 July 1892
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
"As if I were on vacation in Dapitan" Loving remembrance to his mother He commends his
brother for substituting for his exiled brother-in-law Antonino They should remain in Hong Kong
for its good climate His sisters should continue studying English They should keep the spacious
house to accommodate relatives who may go there.
777
1892
July
27
Jos Rizal
Brothers
Dapitan
778
1892
September
Rizal, Dapitan, 1 September 1892
Jos Rizal
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Dapitan
Rizal thanks Fr. Pastells for his gift of a book by Sard Replies to Fr. Pastell's message sent
through Fr. Obach of Dapitan Expresses his opinion frankly and sincerely "self-esteem is
dignity..." Thanks him for his advice.
779
1892
September
Idelfonso Laurel, Manila, 3 September 1892
Idelfonso Laurel
Jos Rizal
Manila
Deploring the unfortunate deportation of Rizal Our people consider you their redeemer and
saviour All are ready to shed their for the Motherland
780
[1892]
[October]
Rizal, [Dapitan, October 1892]
Jos Rizal
Josefa Rizal
Dapitan
Attacking me in Solidaridad... would be equivalent to disowning its own principles in its last day
Rizal does not believe that the reformists are more useful abroad, than in their own country Can a
patient be cured more quickly by having the phyician and the medicine far from him Rizal's
return to the -Philippines is strongly opposed
Publication of Lete's article, "Iluso" resented Paez will name his son after Rizal Masonry is
progressing Will send Rizal a good copy of Florante at Laura
The news of the deportation of Rizal saddens the home of the Blumentritts He hopes he will
regain his freedom Rizal's devoted friends will work to restore to him his freedom.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
781
1892
October
12
Fr. Pablo Pastells, Manila, 12 October 1892
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Jos Rizal
Manila
Father Pastells goes into lengthy philosophic-religious disquisitions Sends him a booklet,
Contemptus Mundi Reminds him of his Ateneo days at Manila.
782
1892
October
13
Anacleto del Rosario y Sales, Manila, 13 October

1892
Anacleto del Rosario

y Sales
Jos Rizal
Manila
His analysis of the waters of Luzon Gifts to Rizal a bottle of Fehlings liquor and tubes for
experiment Reminds Rizal of happy days of the Marian Congregation The value of religious
sentiments in adversity Without them, what would life be?
783
1892
October
19
Rizal, Dapitan, 19 October 1892
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
784
1892
October
25
Jos Rizal
Ricardo Carnicero
Dapitan
To Ricardo Carnicero He would like to see his relatives and fellow townsmen exiled to Jolo in
Dapitan They would attract settlers who would cultivate the immense lands of Mindanao He
would engage in farming if he were completely free His parents would come and he would have
his books brought He promises not to abuse his liberty.
785
1892
November
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
His letter confiscated by the friars? Loleng a lover of Spanish and Tagalog Rizal should write a
Tagalog grammar in his exile Picture of a Subano Before the statue of Prometheus of Rizal
And the Triumph of Knowledge over Death An Ilongot catechism.
786
1892
November
11
Rizal, Dapitan, 11 November 1892
Jos Rizal
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Dapitan
To Fr. Pastells Rizal is grateful for a copy Kempis, Imitation of Christ of Fr. Chirino, Fr. Delgado,
and Cartas de los Misioneros Brilliant defense of his espousal of the Philippine cause Noli me
tngere is not inspired by any resentment or by Germans He is not a Protestant He prefers
'light" to "shade" He bears his misfortunes philosophically.
787
1892
December
Fr. Pablo Pastells, Manila, 8 December 1892
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Jos Rizal
Manila
788
1892
December
30
Rizal, (Dapitan) 30 December 1892
Jos Rizal
Fr. Francisco Paula de

Snchez
[Dapitan]
To Father Francisco de Paula Snchez. How to prepare bakhaw paste. Rizal's recipe.
789
1893
January
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, January 1893
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
790
1893
January
Rizal, Dapitan, 5 January 1893
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
791
1893
January
Jos Rizal
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Dapitan
792
1893
January
10
Rizal, Dapitan , 10 January 1893
Jos Rizal
Josefa and Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
793
1893
January
19
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
794
1893
February
Fr. Pablo Pastells, Manila, 2 February 1893
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Jos Rizal
Manila
795
1893
February
Rizal, Dapitan, 8 February 1893
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
The price of the small dragnet In partnership with another Choleng's convalescence If his
sisters would visit him His santol in bloom by March but not the lanzon Rizal's hammock will be
imitated Naming of his land Do not send him bancas.
796
1893
February
14
Juan Lardet, Dapitan, 14 February 1893
Juan Lardet
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Retraction of phrases mortifying to Rizal in a letter to Antonio Miranda.
797
1893
February
15
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
In his ostracism he has little correspondence "They treat me more than humanly" Roads to
civilized forest "I lack nothing except my freedom, my family, and my books" About the
Tagalog language Photo of a Subano Blumentritt and the Ilongot language Philological
disquisitions How is Loleng?
798
1893
March
Rizal, Dapitan, 7 March 1893
Jos Rizal
Josefa and Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
799
1893
March
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Fr. Pastells is deeply interested in Rizal's eternal salvation He claims Rizal has expressed
Protestant ideas in his books Quotes the Bible, St. Augustine, etc.
An unfinished draft of Rizal's letter in which he explains his concept of God.
To supply Dapitan with fish Small sakag catches only little fish With a large puktan more fish
can be caught Order for one puktan And two Calamba fishermen.
Acknowledging Rizal's gift of an image of St. Paul, carved by him A long letter like a sermon on
God, Revelation, Faith, etc.
Deportees in Job freed Waiting for the fish net Inviting his brothers The climate and the low
cost of living there The lucrative abaca business His furniture and books His pretty little
house built.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
800
1893
March
30
Juan Lardet, Dapitan, 30 March 1893
Juan Lardet
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
801
1893
March
31
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
802
1893
April
Father Pablo Pastells, Manila, April 1893
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Jos Rizal
Manila
803
1893
April
Rizal, Dapitan, 4 April 1893
Jos Rizal
Fr. Pablo Pastells
Dapitan
Rizal's opinion of Mgr. Bougand's book Reiterates his concept of God His belief in Revelation.
His attitude towards Christ's miracles.
804
1893
April
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
No more fish net Congratulations to Alfredo In good health though earning little He misses
nothing except the family and his books Gift of jars of mangoes His sister should not work too
hard and should remember him also His trees are bearing fruit.
805
1893
May
Rizal, Dapitan, 3 May 1893
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Justo, mistaken for Rizal's brother was seized Pay Mr. Carnicero for his board If he declines it,
give him an equivalent gift.
806
1893
May
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
807
1893
May
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
808
1893
June
Rizal, Dapitan, 8 June 1893
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Rizal, willing to prepare scientific specimens despite his lack of freedom He
will desiccate birds and reptiles Will Dr. Schadenberg accept any kind of animals, reptiles, and
skulls? Memories of Paris.
809
1893
June
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
A cane as gift to Carnicero The accident of his brother A tiny branch hit his eye also The trip
of his mother and brothers.
810
1893
June
30
Silvestre Ubaldo, Manila, 30 June 1893
Silvestre Ubaldo
Jos Rizal
Manila
About Rizal in Brussels Papers on dispossession That Rizal take active interest in the case
The Calamba people take possession of their lands by force They refuse to pay the canon.
811
1893
July
19
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Names of the native races of the Philippines The ethnographic list would not be confiscated
Rizal's article on Tagalog orthography is sent to European orientalists Mythological dictionary
The grammar of the Tiruray language.
812
1893
August
Rizal, Dapitan,1 August 1893
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
If his mother would visit him His house in a beautiful place Lacking only one who knows how to
cook well Another prescription In August Rizal performed many surgical operations with pay.
813
1893
August
29
Rizal, Dapitan, 29 August 1893
Jos Rizal
Antonino Lopez
Dapitan
Rizal's family If they like the lands, they will write to their friends to come Waiting for his
father His lands have lanzon trees.
814
1893
September
15
Dr. R. Rost, London, 15 September 1893
Reinhold Rost
Jos Rizal
London
Happy times with Rizal that will never return His wires health is declining Home news Dr.
Bezold with his cuneiform tablets Mr. Rost in forced retirement He offers to send Rizal books
His interest in dictionaries and grammars of the Bagobo, Manobo, and Moro-Magindanao languages
A book on the Tiruray. The original letter is in English.
815
1893
October
15
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Nothing about politics that might embarrass him He writes him to let him know that he is still
alive and to show him their esteem of him Dr. Rost, weakened by influenza, takes interest in Rizal
Dr. Jagor asked him for information about Rizal Memory of his visit Tempi passati! His
notes on the Ilongots.
816
1893
October
24
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
Full satisfaction to Rizal Personal question between them is ended.
All his letters are unanswered "Have they been eaten by the anay, or have they forbidden you to
write me?" (Fragment of letter)
Father Pastells discusses Rizal's religious views.
Rizal's letter, a cause for joy He would send him books Greetings of the Klutschacks Dr.
Czepelack dies Mrs. A. B. Meyer admires Rizal The Triumph of Death over Life The European
linguists take interest in the illustrious deportee He should prepare a Tagalog grammar
Blumentritt gave the names of missionaries to some Mindanao rivers.
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Rizal sends a collection of reptiles and rare animals The larger zoological
collection destroyed by rats Are the skeletons of mammals to be mounted or to be joined?
Rizal has a collection of seashells, 200 species.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
817
1893
October
25
Rizal, 25 October 1893
Jos Rizal
Saturnina Rizal
Dapitan
Congratulations on her happy delivery He invites her to Dapitan to trade in clothes, jewels, and
abaca.
818
1893
October
25
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Congratulations on the arrival of an addition to the family Christmas lanterns "Nanay and
Trining are satisfied with my land." "Here we have no civil guards, nor neighbors, nor gossip."
P10 for a Christmas lottery ticket.
819
1893
October
26
Jos Rizal
Josephine Rizal (Josefa

Rizal)
Dapitan
A good student of English Invites her to Dapitan "Our little house is between beautiful
mountains". A lottery ticket Grammatical correction Wishes to see his father.
820
1893
November
20
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Rizal gives a list of specimens he had already sent In exchange he would
like some books.
821
1893
November
22
Jos Rizal
Jose Martos O' Neale
Dapitan
To Mr. O'Neale Rizal authorizes Mr. O'Neale to reprint his Morga edition and refute his
annotations.
822
1893
December
19
Rizal, Dapitan, 19 December 1893
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
A poet's dream among the mists of the Rhine Poor wingless butterfly dreaming of flowers and the
pure atmosphere of other regions From the present evil much future good will be gathered A
flower grows in the mire From my present misfortune, I will get something good some day I
believe I have the seed Specimen of natural history lost in the sinking of the Normandy The
Tagalog grammar is finished His life in Dapitan The impostor Pablo Mercado.
823
1893
December
20
Jos Rizal
Alfredo Hidalgo
Dapitan
Encouraging his nephew in his studies A little mistake in expression Life is an eternal struggle
with a smile on the lips and tears in the heart.
824
1893
December
20
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Pablo Mercado carries out a friar intrigue Revelations Letters and other writings of Rizal to
embarrass him Detention of the impostor Rizal's helpers: Edjawan and Agapay.
825
1893
December
20
Jos Rizal
Francisco Rizal
Dapitan
826
1894
Julio Llorente, no date, 1894?
Julio Llorente
Jos Rizal
827
1894
January
Dr. R. Rost, London, 5 January 1894
Reinhold Rost
Jos Rizal
London
Rizal's letter made the Rost family happy He asks Rizal to send articles to the Asiatic Society of
Singapore and other scientific societies Books on Mindanao dialects An English-Sulu-Malayan
vocabulary. The original letter is in English.
828
1894
February
Rizal, Dapitan, February 1894
Jos Rizal
Ramon Blanco
Dapitan
To Governor-General Blanco Rizal requests the Government to lift up his banishment Or submit
his case to the decision of the courts His innocence Victim of injustice His pathetic situation.
829
1894
February
W. Joest, Berlin, 4 February 1894
W. Joest
Jos Rizal
Berlin
Greetings from friends in Germany and Dr. Baesler Asks Rizal's opinion on an ethnographic object
from Mindanao He sends him a photograph of a bamboo case of a Moro dato Was it used to
send written messages? None like it in European museums.
830
1894
February
13
Jos Rizal
Ramon Blanco
Dapitan
To the Governor General Unjustly exiled to Dapitan almost two years ago by order or Despujol
without any trial He was not given an opportunity to defend himself Rizal asks for trial In a
fair trial Rizal believes he can prove his innocence.
831
1894
February
14
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Without letters or news Application for liberty borne by his brother-in-law Tatay (Father) ought
to present it on behalf of his son House plan Consult M. Salvador's father about its cost.
832
1894
March
10
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
His petition unanswered Ordering a book on the diseases of the ears Much success though little
money Few patients go away without being cured Rizal will represent an association of abaca
growers.
833
1894
March
13
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
All well; Rizal is missing only his books His lands dotted with little hospital-houses With very
many patients Are letters lost in
the mail?
834
1894
April
Valentin Ventura, Paris, 6 April 1894
Valentin Ventura
Jos Rizal
Paris
835
1894
April
10
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
Summary
Llorente sends Rizal a card introducing a Mr. Bracken from Hong Kong
Bill of lading of a parcel sent to Rizal by the firm Gendre of Paris via the Messageries Maritimes
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Gift of books by famous authors received from Dr. Meyer Zoological
specimens for Heinszen Another box of desiccated insects and animals "Do you want
ethnological collections?" Rizal says all the specimens he can send him will not be enough to pay
for the books he has received.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
836
1894
April
18
A. Lucas & Company, Paris, 18 April 1894
A. Lucas &
Company
Jos Rizal
Paris
Rizal receives a business letter from Paris Remittance to Rizal through the Messageries Maritimes
of lenses, suture needles, and price list of artificial eyes, chromatophtometer, and Hacket
microscopes.
837
1894
April
24
S. Knuttle, Stuttgart, 24 April 1894
S. Knuttle
Jos Rizal
Stuttgart
838
1894
May
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
839
1894
May
Jos Rizal
Francisco Rizal
Dapitan
840
1894
June
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
The governor general has not replied A reminder of his request Abaca agency in Manila
Rizal's business transactions Majority of his numerous patients are poor He earns something
but not enough for the work done Tagalog dictionary.
841
1894
July
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Eyeglasses or lenses for cataract Rizal in business partnership with a man in Dapitan Invites
his sister to engaged in the abaca business He lets his family decide his return "If with my
specialty I can earn more there, I will return to Manila." Operated on his mother for cataracts.
842
1894
July
16
S. Knuttle, Stuttgart, 16 July 1894
S. Knuttle
Jos Rizal
Stuttgart
843
1894
July
18
Blumentritt, Elbe, 18 July 1894
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Elbe
844
1894
July
31
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Condolence to the Blumentritt family Rizal, abaca merchant Teaching the people of Dapitan to
revive their industries Copy of Chau Ju-Kua's account of the Philippines? He will publish his
Tagalog Grammar as soon as he is free He is learning Bisayan and teaching Dapitan boys And
Miss Loleng? "I can still see her running after us with her schoolbag, greeting us with her little
hand, and smiling with her eyes." Rizal writes in different languages in order not to forget them
A mathematics book The path in the middle of a dark forest.
845
1894
July
31
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Rizal congratulates Dr. Meyer on his excellent article on the Negritos Birds
and other animals Would like a mathematics book in French in exchange Study of the Subanos,
Moros, and mountain tribes Anthropometric data Case of instruments of craniometry Thanks
for mentioning him in an ethnographic work The Tagalog grammar is finished Comparative
dictionary of dialects Friend Mr. Kunstscherff Explanation of the bamboo case of Joest.
846
1894
August
14
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Blumentritt goes on excursions to the mountains or bathes in the Elbe His wife is like the
Hausfrau of Schiller Fritz is promising Loleng is a good cook and Konrad will study Latin Prof.
Kern affirms that the titles dato, gat, and hari are of Malayan origin, only lady is Sanskrit
Geographical dictionary of Mindanao.
847
1894
August
17
The Blumentritt, Leitmeritz, 17 August 1894
The Blumentritts
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Post card
848
1894
August
29
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Your father, that good old man who sat with us at your table! Absorbed in too many occupations
"At times my head buzzes" Commercial company founded by Rizal Teaches the Mindanao
folks how to engage in trading to free themselves from the Chinese businessmen.
849
1894
September
26
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Subscription to La Oceania Will not write any more to the governor general He is engage in
business with a capital he has earned from his medical practice He deplores the misfortunes of his
brothers at Calamba "If I could monopolize all the troubles and losses and leave to you all the
joys and profits, I would do it with pleasure."
850
1894
October
26
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
List of butterflies collected by Rizal for Dr. A. B. Meyer.
851
1894
November
Napolen M. Keihl, Prague, 3 November 1894
Napolen M. Keihl
Jos Rizal
Prague
Rizal's admirer Calls him "noble representative of colonial Spain Asks Rizal for Mindanao
butterflies Two nets for catching lepidoptera Will write on Mindanao fauna.
Rizal is so well known as a scientist among European scholars that his name was given to Mr.
Knuttle He is asked to send articles on volcanoes in Mindanao, Luzon, and Bisayas.
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Remittance of a collection of butterflies and coleoptera Part of it for Mr.
Keihl of Prague Reptiles and fishes Bamboo box made by Subanos.
Requesting information on volcanic eruptions Or signs of activity, such as earthquake or clouds of

smoke of some volcano Seeking eagerly Rizal's collaboration.
Post card

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
852
1894
November
Napolen M. Keihl, Prague, 4 November 1894
Napolen M. Keihl
Jos Rizal
Prague
Small net for catching butterflies sent under separate cover.
853
1894
November
17
Juan Luna, Manila, 17 November 1894
Juan Luna
Jos Rizal
Manila
Acquitted, Luna returns to his homeland Painted in Bilbao pictures ordered by Spanish
personages Wandering about the world he has become a bit of a philosopher at Manila Called
on Rizal's family Vicissitudes and misfortunes Rizal is enough of a philosopher to understand
what destiny is
854
1894
November
21
Jos Rizal
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Dapitan
Rizal spoke with His Excellency at Dapitan He promised to transfer him either to Ilocos or La
Union.
855
1894
November
21
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Rizal sends Dr. Meyer birds and other animals and a Subano knife New
species of butterflies He says he may be transferred to Ilocos or La Union.
856
1894
December
Dr. R. Rost, London, 7 December 1894
Reinhold Rost
Jos Rizal
London
Glad to have tidings of Rizal Has corresponded with Retana and reviewed his publications At 73
he has to work to add something to his meager pension Asks Rizal to write on the dialects spoken
in Mindanao for publication in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. The original letter is in
English.
857
1894
December
18
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Dapitan
The sending of his medical books And his English and German dictionaries His transfer to Ilocos
or La Union There are difficulties in granting him his freedom Dapitan is very poor, very poor
Lack of medicine and instruments Very regrettable conditions that he is unable to remedy
858
[1895]
Rizal, Dapitan, (No Date) Wednesday
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
Invites his sisters to take a vacation in Dapitan Engage in some business that will distract you
and compensate you for your traveling expenses The dam is already high but the work is stopped
for lack of time A rich woman who pretended to be poor.
859
1895
January
15
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Remittance of another zoological collection The duplicates are for Dr. Heller
With so many patients he has no time to attend to remittances.
860
1895
January
15
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Mrs. Teodora Alonso returns to Manila Rizal losing hope of getting out of his exile Ma-yi is more
interesting to Rizal because he lives in Ka-ma-yen He does not approve the geographical names
If Mr. Hirth had given the Chinese characters in which the names of the towns were written, Rizal
could decipher them with the aid of the local Chinese Enlarging his Essay on the Tagalog
Language Laudatory opinion on the Blumentritt children Recollections of happy days in
Leitmeritz.
861
1895
February
Rizal , Dapitan, [February 1895]
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
862
1895
February
K. M. Heller, Dresden, 5 February 1895
K. M. Heller
Jos Rizal
Dresden
863
1895
March
Napolen M. Keihl, Prague, 7 March 1895
Napolen M. Keihl
Jos Rizal
Prague
Another copy of Fauna de Nas That the boys of Rizal collect insects Locusts, beetles, blow-flies
Will publish his impressions of his trip in Spain.
864
1895
March
13
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Rizal's pupils in Dapitan offer to work in his house Good teachers teach so that children may
learn and not waste their time A Malayan grammar and a book for collectors of natural objects
Why is the Tagalog i change into o in Bisayan? Curious way of the formation of the present tense
in Tagalog He will study the phonetic changes of other languages A comparative philology of
Malayan-Polinesian languages.
865
1895
March
14
Jos Rizal
Mariano Pinili
Dapitan
To Mr. Mariano Pinili The machine will arrive from America within two months.
866
1895
March
14
Jos Rizal
A. B. Meyer
Dapitan
To Dr. A. B. Meyer Little difference between the wild boar and the domesticated hog Rizal is
very sorry he can no longer send specimens He is very busy with so many patients Possible
change of his place of deportation.
867
1895
March
14
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
Recommending Miss Josephine L. Tauffer to his mother That she give her hospitality and treat her
like a daughter, as an esteemed and
dear person to Rizal.
868
1895
March
15
Jos Rizal
Dr. Lorenzo Marquez
Dapitan
Present of books on carpentry and wheel have been taken as revolutionary books He will engage
in farming His clientele in Dapitan is poor They propose to him to escape But Rizal does not
want to be called "a runaway."
869
[1895]
[April]
Rizal, Dapitan, [April 1895?]
Jos Rizal
Narcisa Rizal
Dapitan
Miss Josephine is grateful for the hospitality Rizal decides that she remain in Dapitan The
"sweet stranger" is so busy she cannot dry fish or make pickles.
870
1895
April
Jos Rizal
Jos Ma. Basa
Dapitan
He is thinking of colonizing Ponot on the coast As he will be in the forest, he is asking for his
library In Ponot one can have four or five thousand cattle and 40,000 coconut trees
10
Summary
On the remittance of insects Some spoiled by moths New species of beetle sent to Rizal
Atonia ochroplagiata One new variety among the 13 beetles Rewarding result for science.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
871
1895
April
10
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Philological explanation of the term Mindanao Adoption of the new Tagalog orthography Works
of immortal fame Rizal taking care of patients and planting Studying Malay Tagalog could
not have been derived from Malay Despite many common words A grammar, a monument to
his native tongue.
872
1895
April
26
Dr. R. Rost, London, 26 April 1895
Reinhold Rost
Jos Rizal
London
Fond memory of Rizal The old librarian is suffering for his compulsory retirement Encouraging
the hero in his linguistic works The Rost Collection on Philippine dialects These are derived
from the Tagalog or the Bisaya The Malagasy language.
The original letter is in English.
873
1895
May
Rizal. Dapitan, 8 May 1895
Jos Rizal
Ramon Blanco
Dapitan
To Governor-General Blanco Rizal requests his transfer to Spain In order to restore his broken
health The departure of Sitges contributes to this resolution Sitges does not consider him antiSpaniard The government should not deny him the opportunity to earn his livelihood.
874
1895
May
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Anacleto del Rosario, Rizal's classmate, has died A fervent Catholic, "he discussed nothing; I
discussed everything and I doubted." He represented my student friendship; Blumentritt, my
present friendship of free inquiry." ".... it matters little to me if they lock me up in Santiago or in
Santo Domingo. My spirit will always be free." "I have reached with my limited strength the
highest point which I can attain and I am afraid that if they would let me walk further, I may
descend more rapidly than I have climbed up." The yellow color of the eyes of the Negritos.
875
1895
May
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
He asks everybody to have more confidence in him He's in the hands of God Let us do our
duty, what is right, and let God do the rest Let us think well of our fellowmen.
876
1895
June
Ramon Blanco
Jos Rizal
Manila
877
1895
June
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
He will send her a black pearl If Father would come The fruit trees are in bloom Miss
Josephine postpones her trip to Manila.
878
1895
June
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
Asks his nephew Moris to speak English Reports uncollected debts.
879
1895
July
Dr. A. B. Meyer, Dresden, July 1895
A. B. Meyer
Jos Rizal
Dresden
The green snake (Deudrophilis) is not poisonous Dr. Heller would like coleoptera in alcohol In
exchange he will send Rizal books Careful packing of specimens.
880
1895
July
Napolen M. Keihl, Prague, 2 July 1895
Napolen M. Keihl
Jos Rizal
Prague
His trip and misadventures in Spain They broke his camera Asks for more butterflies Their
technical names.
881
1895
July
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
P50 of his savings for his mother to buy what she likes Rizal praises Miss Bracken His Father
should not worry about him He's in the hands of God He asks for seeds His fruit trees are
flourishing.
882
1895
July
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Blumentritt's photograph Rizal teaching boys Spanish, English, arithmetic, and geometry and in
payment they work for him Dr. Rost thinks that the dialects here can be grouped into two: Bisayo
and Tagalog. Rizal thinks that these two languages can be fused into one through phonetical
changes Intelligence is inherited, according to Rizal The intelligent races today are so after a
long hereditary process.
883
1895
July
31
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
884
1895
July
31
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
He orders petroleum, flour, soap, etc. He may change his residence.
885
1895
August
Dr. R. Rost, London, 9 August 1895
Reinhold Rost
Jos Rizal
London
Jagor, Blumentritt, and Rost fondly remember Rizal The librarian, already a valetudinarian, is
anxious to see Rizal before he dies He is glad that Rizal is studying Malay Awaits his linguistic
essays. The original letter is in English.
886
1895
August
27
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
887
1895
August
28
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
Treatment for his nephew, Moris If his parents join him at Dapitan, he would remain there to
engage in farming.
888
1895
September
25
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
His sister Maria's debtors have not paid Orders fishhooks Will send friends walking sticks as
souvenir.
Governor-General Ramon Blanco, Manila, 1 June 1895
Rizal granted authorization to cultivate lands for the establishment of an agricultural colony near the
gulf of Sindangan.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
889
1895
September
25
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
890
1895
September
25
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
He encourages his mother to buy a lot in Meisik, Manila He asks for family data for a genealogy.
891
1895
October
20
S. Jugo Vidal, Capiz, 20 October 1895
S. Jugo Vidal
Jos Rizal
Capiz
A fellow reformist in Spain introduces an eye patient to Rizal His sister, treated by Rizal, has fully
recovered.
892
1895
October
22
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
Rizal sends his mother his poem Mi Retiro Also Himno a Talisay written for his pupils He vows
not to buy anything from the local Chinese stores Sends honey and fruits to his mother Sitjes,
former Dapitan politico-Military Commander.
893
1895
October
23
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
894
1895
October
23
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
895
1895
October
25
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
He asks his family not to urge patients to go to him He is willing to teach his nephews Sends
honey and fruits to his family.
896
1895
November
16
Jos Rizal
Benito Francia
Dapitan
To Mr. Benito Francia An article on the Prcticas de los curanderos (Practices of the Quacks)
Requested by the Chief of Welfare and Health Rizal indignantly rejects his statement describing
his ideas as "unfortunate separatist ideas."
897
1895
November
20
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Blumentritt masters the Spanish language What elegance in his expression! Rizal is
forgetting, little by little the German he has learned Oh, those rustic excursions in Germany!
Wander through the forests, gather strawberries, drink Rhine wine, eat heartily, and sleep under the
pine trees Rizal studies Malay and writes on the bewitched Tagalog Versification at the
Ethnographic Society of Berlin A wooden machine for making bricks Will apply for post of
military physician in Cuba Busy with philological works.
898
1895
November
21
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
He does not want his mother to appeal to the governor general for his freedom He has written
him again He has applied for enlistment in the army as physician Sends his parents some
money The new politico-Military commander.
899
1895
November
21
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
Prescription for toothache Would like Miss Bracken to stay Carpentry is his diversion.
900
1895
November
21
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
901
1895
[December]
Blumentritt, Leitmeritz
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
902
1895
December
16
Jos Rizal
Pedro A. Paterno
Dapitan
Condolences for the death of Dr. Antonio Paterno Minong y Rizal were such good friends It is
sad to live on memories How many friends of one's youth have passed away!
903
1895
December
17
Jos Rizal
Ramon Blanco
Dapitan
To the Governor General He offers to serve in the Cuban campaign as physician in the Spanish
Army.
904
1895
December
18
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
Miss Josephine's regards and Christmas greetings Rizal sends some affectionate lines in English to
his nephew Moris.
905
1895
December
18
Jos Rizal
Lucia Rizal
Dapitan
The progress of the education of his nieces is the fruit of the troubles in Calamba.
906
1895
December
18
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
Allaying his parents' fears about his proposed service in Cuba He would welcome an inexpensive
bicycle He sends money to his parents Presents to his family He has many patients but few
pay.
907
[1896]
Rizal, [1896?]
Jos Rizal
Family
908
[1896]
Rizal, [Dapitan, 1896?]
Jos Rizal
Lucia Rizal
Rizal bids his family farewell "It is better to die than to live suffering" How he wishes to be
buried.
Dapitan
The nephews are advancing in their studies Now they write to their mother without dictation
They are studying fractions and they speak English Osio can swim until 30 braces Tanis dives
like an eel And can lift up a twenty-five pound weight.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
909
1896
January
15
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
Order for household equipment Sends money for the bicycle Present of fish, cacao, and music
books from Miss Josephine Good Dapitan Christmas "My greatest happiness would be to have
you all by my side." They should think it over before they join him Trining can live in the town
and open a store Order list.
910
1896
January
15
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
Rizal buys lands He has spent his youth serving his country Now he wants to serve his parents
Writes glowingly about his plans Josephine is good and meek.
911
1896
February
12
Jos Rizal
Lucia Rizal
Dapitan
Let them follow their respective vocations Moris, the same as before Teodosio wants to be a
farmer "We cannot all be doctors." That some till the land Tan loves studying Miss
Bracken likes them very much Rizal will teach them Spanish, English, Arithmetic, and gymnastics.
912
1896
February
12
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
Reports the progress of her son Moris in his studies Orders some provisions.
913
1896
February
12
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
914
1896
February
14
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
915
1896
February
15
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
916
1896
March
12
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
917
1896
March
12
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Dapitan
918
1896
March
12
Jos Rizal
Maria Rizal
Dapitan
He reports on Maria's son, Moris.

Philological conversation with Blumentritt Rizal treating patients from various parts of the
Archipelago The Mangianenschrift Blumentritt comprehends the spirit of the Tagalogs Before
publishing his grammar (Rizal wants to be well steeped in Malay And to make sure if it is the
origin of Tagalog He now speaks Bisayan And studying Malayo-Polynesian languages His
ambition to raise a monument to his native tongue Correction of Tagalog translation by Rizal
On the g of Rizal which, according to Foy, is irrefhrend Rizalian orthography adopted and its use
is becoming general On the etymology of Babailan and Lanaw Meaning of Dapitan Rizal
sends three roses from his garden to the Blumentritt family.
Rost, the librarian, on his way to Canterbury to give a lecture, died of apoplexy Orientalist
science loses an industrious servant He called Rizal "a pearl of a man."'
919
1896
April
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
920
1896
April
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
921
1896
April
Jos Rizal
Dapitan
Rizal deplores the death of Dr. Rost. He was like a father to him and his house a home to Rizal
He died serving the cause of science Affectionate phrases from Rizal Rizal also complains that
he cannot see those dear to him If he did not believe in the immortality of the soul, he would
invent it to be able to see Rost again.
922
1896
April
25
Trinidad Rizal, Manila, 25 April 1896
Trinidad Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
M. Rivera trusted friend, is going to pick up the ring and the boards for the dulang offered by Rizal.
923
1896
April
28
Jos Ma. Basa, Hong Kong, 28 April 1896
Jos Ma. Basa
Jos Rizal
Hong Kong
Mr. Marciano Rivera, bearer of a letter to Rizal
924
1896
May
13
Ferdinand
Blumentritt
Jos Rizal
Leitmeritz
Blumentritt, sick, awaits the warmth of summer Bad weather in Leitmeritz with flood A volume
of the review Archivo with a mythological dictionary of the Philippines Tagalog deities and beliefs
compared with those of the other Malays The Mindanao dictionary is not finished yet.
925
[1896]
[May or June]
Rizal, [Dapitan, May or June 1896]
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
[Dapitan]
926
1896
July
Governor-General Ramn Blanco, Manila, 1 July 1896
Ramon Blanco
Jos Rizal
Manila
Rizal is appointed to the Army in Cuba as physician attached to the Military Health Corps.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
927
1896
July
Jos Rizal
Trinidad Rizal
Dapitan
928
1896
August
Rizal, Caacao, On board the Castilla, 8 August

1896
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Cruiser Castilla
929
1896
August
12
Rizal, On board the Cruiser Castilla, 12 August 1896
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Cruiser Castilla
930
1896
August
12
Jos Rizal
Narcisa Rizal
Cruiser Castilla
931
1896
August
13
Narcisa Rizal, Manila, 13 August 1896
Narcisa Rizal
Jos Rizal
Manila
She is sending him all his orders Josephine is sad.
932
1896
August
13
Josephine Bracken, Manila, 13 August 1896
Josephine Bracken
Jos Rizal
Manila
Miss Bracken complains of the treatment accorded her by Rizal's sisters because she is not married
to him Only his sister Narcisa and his father are kind to her. The original letter in English is
published in Documentos Rizalinos, Manila, 1953, pp. 7-9. It is evident Miss Bracken does not write
grammatical English.
933
1896
August
17
Josephine Bracken, Manila, 17 August 1896
Josephine Bracken
Jos Rizal
Manila
Miss Bracken tries to see the Governor General in behalf of Rizal She has fifteen pupils She is
also studying piano She remembers their life together in Dapitan. The original letter in English is
published in Documentos Rizalinos, Manila, 1953, pp. 13-16.
934
1896
August
19
Jos Rizal
Narcisa Rizal
Cruiser Castilla
Reiterates his order of certain delicacies to be sent to the Cruiser Castilla The officers treat Rizal
well and he wants to compliment them His sister to calm his old parents Trust in God who
watches over us all He has saved me from greater perils than war.
935
1896
August
25
Jos Rizal
Narcisa Rizal
Cruiser Castilla
Grateful to his sister for her hospitality to Josephine But he would not want to abuse it A proof
of fraternal love that Rizal will never forget But to avoid troubles it would be better that she take
a little house near her sister's Orders his medical instruments and clothes.
936
1896
August
30
Commander-inCommander-in-chief of the Army of the Philippines,

chief of the Army of
Manila, 30 August 1896
the Philippines
Jos Rizal
Manila
937
1896
September
Rizal, At the Bay, 2 September 1896
Jos Rizal
Sisters (and other family

members)
At the Bay
938
1896
September
Rizal, On board the Cruiser Castilla, 2 September

1896
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Cruiser Castilla
939
1896
September
Rizal, On board the Isla de Panay, 7 September

1896
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
940
1896
September
21
Colombo to Aden
Jos Rizal
Teodora Alonzo
Isla de Panay
941
1896
September
27
Francisco Villa-Abrille, Argentina, 27 September

1896
Francisco VillaAbrille
Jos Rizal
Argentina
Suggestions of a nostalgic compatriot Long live the Unitarian Republic of the Philippines! News
of the insurrection reached Argentina He believes that Japan is called upon to liberate Oceania
and the west coast of the Pacific from European domination High hopes for an independent
Philippines News of Rizal's arrest published in Argentine newspapers He would like to be a
signatory of the Philippine act of Independence
942
1896
September
28
Rizal, en route to Spain, 28 September 1896
Jos Rizal
En route to Spain
Rizal en route to Spain to join the army in Cuba is arrested in his cabin for alleged complicity in the
Philippine insurrection Will be returned to Manila for trial Tells Blumentritt what happened to
him.
943
1896
September
29
Francisco Villa-Abrille, Argentina, 29 September

1896
Francisco VillaAbrille
Jos Rizal
Argentina
Sends his adhesion to the General Committee of the Philippine Revolution through Rizal Offers his
services as notary public.
944
1896
December
10
Investigating Judge
Fort Santiago, Manila
To the Investigating Judge Rizal inquires if he will be allowed to issue a manifesto to his countrymen
concerning the use of his name in their agitation. Permission was granted him and he wrote the
manifesto, but its publication was not allowed.
945
1896
December
20
Rizal, Real Fuerza de Santiago, Manila, 10 December 1896Jos Rizal
Rizal, 20 December 1896
Jos Rizal
Luis Taviel de Andrade
Summary
Request Miss Josephine to send him his vest, trousers, and more collars and cuffs and postage
stamps Asks some delicacies That his nephews study English, taking advantage of Miss
Josephine's stay at home.
With two letters of introduction to the ministers of war and colonies.
Persuasive requests and recommendations of Rizal to his family before his departure for Cuba
May his brothers take good care of their old parents.
Moving words of farewell of Rizal to his mother on leaving for Cuba "Take very good care of
yourself and take care of my old father so that we may meet again." Wishes his family to stand
united.
Incharge of one patient Fine weather He is in good health.
To Luis Taviel de Andrade What do you think of a consultation with a lawyer proposed by my
sister? Rizal, however, has confidence in the ability of Andrade.

Number
Year
Month
Day
Title
From
To
Location
Summary
To Mr. Luis Taviel de Andrade Requesting an interview with his defender before appearing before
the Plenary Court in the trial of his
case.
946
1896
December
25
Rizal, Royal Fort Santiago, 25 December 1896
Jos Rizal
Luis Taviel de Andrade
Fort Santiago, Manila
947
1896
December
29
Rizal, Fort Santiago, 29 December 1896
Jos Rizal
Fort Santiago
Rizal would like to see the bravest members of his family before he dies.
948
1896
December
29
Rizal, Fort Santiago, Manila, 29 December 1896
Jos Rizal
Fort Santiago
Farewell of the Martyr to his favorite friend.
949
1896
December
[29]
Rizal, Royal Fort of Santiago, [29?] December 1896
Jos Rizal
Paciano Rizal
Fort Santiago
Last words to his brother Paciano How sorry I am to leave you alone in life bearing the whole
weight of the family and our old parents!
950
1896
December
30
Rizal, 6:00 a.m. 30 December 1896
Jos Rizal
Francisco Rizal
951
Adelina Boustead, Biarritz (no date)
Adelina Boustead
Jos Rizal
Miss Boustead sends Rizal a postcard thanking him for a gift of a book. This is in English.
952
Nellie Boustead, without date or address
Nellie Boustead
Jos Rizal
Miss Boustead breaks her relations with Rizal.
Rizal to Eduardo de Lete (no date)
Jos Rizal
Eduardo de Lete
Rizal, [Manila] (no date)
Jos Rizal
953
954
1888
Last words to his parents Asks for forgiveness for the pain he is causing them unwillingly! "To
my very beloved mother."
"Despite everything that has happened, I remain the same.
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Complete list of Jos Rizal's correspondence

Rizal, Calamba, 26 March 1876

Basilia Bauzon de Leyba

Rizal, Manila, 2 July 1876

Eduardo de Lete (1877)

Manuel T. Hidalgo, Tanawan, Batangas, 10 February

Fr. Jacinto Febres, Rome, 19 March 1877

Fr. Jacinto Febres

Rizal, Calamba, 13 April 1877

Basilia Bauzon de Leyba

Ricardo Aguado, Manila, 21 May 1877

Ricardo Aguado, Manila, 21 May 1877

Fr. Jos Vilaclara, Cebu, 16 July 1878

Fr. Jos Vilaclara

Enrique Lete, San Fernando, La Union, 8 October

Enrique Lete proposes an exchange of bobbin.

Rizal, Manila, 27 November 1878

Mariano Catigbac, Lipa, Batangas, 24 June 1879

Saturnina Rizal, Calamba, 10 October 1879

Felix Resurreccin Hidalgo, Madrid, 15 October 1879

Rizal, [Manila,] 27 July 1880

Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 30 July 1880

Rizal, [Manila, 1881]

Leonor Rivera, Manila, 2 January 1881

Cabrera, Banson, and Lasam, Manila, 25 May 1881

Rizal, Stuttgart, 31 May 1881

Four pesosA volume of poemsA book by Jules Vern.

Advice of a former ProfessorCultivate the "flowers of virtue".

Luna's house assaulted by bandits.

Enrique Lete, San Fernando, La Union, 15 September 1878

From Taimis (Leonor Rivera), Manila, 28 December 1881Leonor Rivera

Rizal is studying painting, solfeggio, piano, singing and fencing.

Regards to Leonor Rivera.

Looking for the professor who is preparing a dictionary.

She chides Rizal for not writing her

Complete list of Jos Rizal's correspondence

Rizal, Madrid, 17 January 1882

Paciano Rizal, Manila, 26 May 1882

Effect of Rizal's departureGrief of his parentsComments of the friarsThe Diariong TagalogThe

Rizal, Suez Canal, 7 June [1882]

Travel impressionsAdenThe Dessert SuezThe CanalHis good healthExpecting letters from

Rizal, Barcelona, 23 June 1882

Parents and brothers

Vicente Gella, 30 June 1882

Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 11 July 1882

Narcisa Rizal, [August 1882?]

Antonino Lopez, Calamba, 24 August 1882

Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 25 August 1882

Fr. Leoncio Lpez, Calamba, 25 August 1882

Fr. Leoncio Lpez

Jos M. Cecilio, Manila, 28 August 1882

Basilio Teodoro Moran, Manila, 12 September 1882

Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 15 September 1882

More ravages of the choleraEarthquakesWork in PansolFamily news.

Manuel T. Hidalgo, Calamba, 24 September 1882

Family newsBirth of AlfredoSimple baptismal ceremonyDeath of family friends.

Manuel T. Hidalgo, [Calamba, 26 September 1882]

Saturnina Rizal, Calamba, 26 September 1882

Basilio Teodoro Moran, Manila, 27 September 1882

Silvestre Ubaldo, Bulacan,

Paciano Rizal, Calamba, 24 July

Travel impressionsPort SaidNapoliMarseille SightseeingBarcelonaVisits factories of

More on Calamba's town fiestaFamily newsRizal's allowance.

More family newsRizal's letters are eagerly awaitedLack of town news.