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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1863
DescriptionLetter of good conduct from Jose Maria Jariñas stating that Casimiro, a Chinese settler, has completed his contract and displayed good conduct while working for Jariñas.
Created1863
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo about the Chinese settler, Valentin. 1863.
Created1855
DescriptionA cedula or identity record for Loreto, a Chinese settler. He was originally from Luai Sen. He worked for B. Solares to work in a copper factory.
Created1959
DescriptionA letter about Carlita, who is the descendant of immigrants from Asia and Africa. The letter notes that she went to Madrid
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.
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.