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Shipping Records

Created1861

DescriptionRecords for the ship Alice Thorndike, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Alice Thorndike brought 342 settlers from China to work.

Reports

DescriptionThis is a series of reports files by the mayor of Guanabacoa concerning the treatment of Chinese settlers in Cuba, including punishment for crimes and the death penalty.

Death Record

Created1865

DescriptionCertification of death of a Chinese settler belonging to Ingenio Harmony 1865

Death Record

Created1865

DescriptionDeath record of Bartolome, a Chinese settler who died from pulmonary consumption. 1865.

List of Runaway Chinese Workers

Created1858

DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who have run away from their owners and were later captured in Guanabacoa in 1858.

List of Runaway Chinese Workers

Created1858

DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who had run away from their owners and were captured in Guanabacoa in 1858. Their names, ages, and physical descriptions are listed.

Application Documents for Permanent Residence in Cuba

Created1865

Description

5.Application Documents "Letter Home" (permanent residence on the island of Cuba), 1865. Contains: Identity card of Chinese settlers legalized with a police seal; letter of recommendation from the owner certifying that fulfilled his contract of 8 years; Chinese settlers statements; Government contract (Guanabacoa).