The newly discovered letter of Manuel L. Quezon to his wife Aurora shows how he defended himself against allegations of love affairs. Written in 1937, the letter is on paper with Malacañan Palace and contains a heartfelt explanation from the president.
In the letter, Quezon requested, “Please don’t doubt me.” He emphasized that his love for Aurora had not changed since the beginning. He admitted that she had weaknesses, but said that these were only “superficial” and should not be interpreted negatively.
He also explained the issue about a dancer, which he called a small mistake. He said that since they got married, he has admitted his shortcomings because he doesn't want to cheat or hide the truth.
Quezon also told that Doña Aurora left for Baguio without telling him, something that affected him in front of the people in the Palace. But even though he was hurt, he chose to forgive.
In the end, he denied the allegation that he had a relationship with a government pensionada, and boldly said, “I resent the insinuation.” He added that because he was president, his values had become stronger and he thought about the honor of his position even in his personal life.
