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Created1886-03-31
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Records indicating that Chinese Consul in Havana gave the courts the paperwork of Jose Afa, a Chinese settler and permanent resident in Cuba, who was detained by police in connection to an illegal lottery. Details the actions of the police and the court in their investigations. Record indicates that Jose Afa was released after the district attorney dropped the charges.
Created1870
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Records for the ship Glessanox, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Jose Playa, an agent for the Hernandez Company. On this trip, the Glessanox brought settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by Capello and docked in Macao before going to Havana.
Created1864
DescriptionRecords for the ship Alfonso de Albuquerque, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Alianza.
Created1869
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Records for the ship Tamaris, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba.
Created1864
DescriptionThis is a contract between the company, La Alianza and the frigate, Luisita, in order to bring Chinese settlers to Havana.
Created1865
DescriptionThis contract allows the company, La Alianza, headed by A.R. Ferran and Dupierris to hire the frigate, Camoens in order to transport Chinese settlers.
Created1864
DescriptionRecords for the ship Alfonso de Alburquerque, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Alfonso de Alburquerque brought Cheong Tan, or Leopoldo from China to work.
Created1860-10-29
DescriptionRecords indicating that the police resolved a situation involving Antonio Gil, a Chinese settler and permanent resident in Cuba. The nature of the incident is not included.
Created1886-03-20
DescriptionRecords indicating police interactions with Chinese settler, Jose Afa, and his connection to the illegal raffle, Chiffe.
Created1886-03-27
DescriptionRecords indicating police interactions with Chinese settler, Jose Afa, and his connection to the illegal raffle, Chiffe. He was originally from Canton. This document also gives investigators permission to access his records.