What is the last letter of rizal to the Filipinos?

"To the Filipinos: "

"The step I have taken or am about to take is very

risky, indeed, and I need not say that I have thought it over for a

long time. I know that almost all are against it; but I know also

that hardly anyone knows what is going on in my heart. I cannot live

on, knowing that many are suffering unjust persecutions on my

account; I cannot live on, seeing my brother, sisters, and their

numerous families pursued like criminals; I prefer to face death, and

I gladly give my life to free so many innocent persons from so unjust

a persecution. I know that for the time being the future of my

country hinges upon me; that if I die many will exult and that,

therefore, many will long for my perdition. But what shall I do? I

have duties to my conscience above all, I have obligations to the

families who suffer, to my aged parents, whose sighs pierce my heart.

I know that I alone, even with my death, can make them happy by

returning them to their country and to the tranquillity of their

home. I have only my parents, but my country has yet many sons who

can take my place and are already doing so with advantage."

"I desire, furthermore, to let those who deny our patriotism see that

we know how to die for our duty and for our convictions. What matters

death if one dies for what is loved, for the country, and for the

beings that are adored?"

"If I were the only point of support of the policy of the

Philippines, and if I were convinced that my countrymen would need my

services, I would perhaps hesitate to take this step; but there are

still others who can take my place with advantage; and, still, there

are perchance those who find me unnecessary and will not utilize my

services, for they reduced me to inaction."

"I have always loved my poor country, and I am sure I shall love her

to the last moment, even though men are perhaps unjust to me; my

future, my life, my joys - all these I have sacrificed for my love of

her. Whatever my fate may be, I shall die blessing her and longing

for the dawn of her redemption."

"Let these letters be published after my death."

Jose Rizal.

Hongkong, June 20, 1892