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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1973-01-17
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This is the last page of a letter sent o China from a Chinese medical student in Cuba in 1973. In the letter, Wenchao 文超, the Chinese medical student expressed his sadness and regret in the sudden death of his grandmother and his deep appreciation for everything her mother had sacrificed for him. He also expected to find a job in the United States and meet his father there after his graduation.
Created1974
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A letter written by a 84-year-old person and it was sent to Minqia. In the letter, the writer said he would try best to get the authorization. And he/ she told Minqia did not tell any person that he/ she complained to her as he/ she did not want to cause any inconvenience. Finally, he/ she said even he/ she are not as healthy as possible, he/ she also hoped the family members of Minqiu could have a good health.
Created1868
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct for the Chinese settler, Leoucio.
Created1863
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct from Jorge Harris stating that the Chinese settler, Antonio, has completed his contract and displayed good conduct while working for Harris.
Created1863
DescriptionThis a letter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo about one of his Chinese workers who has completed their eight year contract.
Created1873
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Shipping records for a frigate that brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. These settlers were later contracted by other employers in Sagua la Grande.
Created1860
DescriptionRecords of business deals between Troncaso, Bustamanta y Co and other companies, specifically relating to the contracting of Chinese workers or moving settlers from the employment of one company to another. Many of these settlers were between 19 and 40 years of age.
Created1868
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Contract between Turbino, a Chinese settler, and Ramon and Carlos. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted that Turbino completed a contract with Ramon and Carlos previously. Turbino did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Manuel Chino and Juan Alara.
Created1872-09-18
Description6 Chinese settlers were hired to work. They landed in Cuba in the port of Matanzas and were housed in the Depot. These workers were hired to work for an unnamed employer.
Created1861-05-10
DescriptionRecords for the ship Grey Hound, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente and Ferran y Dupierris. On this trip, the Grey Hound brought a worker to work as a domestic servant.