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Letter written to the father-in-law. The son-in-law knew his father-in-law was going to the U.S.A. and said he would be willing to provide financial support for him.

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Created1869
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A contract between Melitin, a Chinese settler, and la Compania de Caminos de Hierro. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Melitin completed a contract previously. Signed by Manuel Barque and Melitin, who signed in

A contract between Melitin, a Chinese settler, and la Compania de Caminos de Hierro. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Melitin completed a contract previously. Signed by Manuel Barque and Melitin, who signed in Chinese.
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Created1951
DescriptionContains 3 checks and one letter for Julio Eng.
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Created1863-06-05
DescriptionOng Wock, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was originally from Fukin. In his baptism, he offered his loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement.
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Created1865-06-11
DescriptionAncate, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was contracted by Felix Garcia y Co and chose the name Francisco.
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Created1970
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A daughter-in-law sent a letter to her father-in-law. She hoped he could send her a letter to let her know whether his lift was good or not so she no need to worry about it.

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Created1992-04-18
DescriptionA younger brother sent a letter to his sister. He mentioned that he did not receive the reply of his sister and was afraid the letter was missed. So he hoped if his sister received it, please sent a letter to let him knew.
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Created1963
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A letter written by a daughter lived in Hong Kong to her father in Cuba. She complained her mother-in-law did not treat her well or fairly, even she was filial. So she hoped her father would come back and save her.

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Created1959
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A letter written by a younger sister in Hong Kong. She wrote this letter to her older brother who lived in Cuba and to asked whether he was safe or not since she did not receive his letter and she was very worried about that. She hope that her brother

A letter written by a younger sister in Hong Kong. She wrote this letter to her older brother who lived in Cuba and to asked whether he was safe or not since she did not receive his letter and she was very worried about that. She hope that her brother would send her a letter after receiving this letter.

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Created1991
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The Union Family Benevolent Association Inc sent the Huang Clan Association of Jiangxia in Cuba an invitation to participate the sociable party. However, the representative of the latter said as the circumstance did not allow them to go. So they could only reject this invitation. But at the end, they

The Union Family Benevolent Association Inc sent the Huang Clan Association of Jiangxia in Cuba an invitation to participate the sociable party. However, the representative of the latter said as the circumstance did not allow them to go. So they could only reject this invitation. But at the end, they also hope the party will be held successfully.