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Contract

Created1866-05-20

Description

A contract between Cristobal, a Chinese immigrant, and Serafin Gomez. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted that Cristobal completed a contract with Felipe Mulhice. Cristobal was originally from Canton. Signed by Serafin Gomez, the governor,…

A contract between Cristobal, a Chinese immigrant, and Serafin Gomez. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted that Cristobal completed a contract with Felipe Mulhice. Cristobal was originally from Canton. Signed by Serafin Gomez, the governor, and Cristobal, who signed in Chinese.

Identity Record

Created1865

DescriptionAn identity card, or cedula, for Serafin. Serafin was thirty three years old when this card was issued.

Registry of Chinese Settlers

Created1861

DescriptionList of workers who were recently hired by various employers. It lists the name of the employer or company, the name of the settler and their personal details.

Registry of Chinese Settlers

Created1862

DescriptionList of workers who were recently hired by various employers. It lists the name of the employer or company, the name of the settler and their personal details.

Ship Record of the "Flora"

Description

Records for the ship Flora, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with D. I. M. Zangroniz. On this trip, Flora brought settlers from China to work.

Ship Record of the "Grey Hound"

Created1861

Description

Shipping records for the ship the Grey Hound, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with the Asian Company of Havana and Mr. Torices, Puente, Ferran and Dupierris. These workers were to work in the countryside for Antonio.