In May 1856 his second mathematical paper appeared and this, together with his good teaching, seems to have helped him secure the position of associate teacher at the Ginnasio in December 1856.
Noong Mayo 1856 sa kanyang ikalawang matematiko papel at lumitaw na ito, kasama ang kanyang magandang pagtuturo, tila may tumulong sa kanya secure ang posisyon ng mga guro at iugnay ang Ginnasio sa Disyembre 1856.