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Christian in Armor and with Shield Standing with Faithful with Audience Members Visible Full Color View

Created1970

Hopeful and Christian Wearing Crowns and Holding Leaf Fronds Above Their Heads Standing in Front of Four Shining Ones with Two of Them Holding Leaf Fronds Above Their Heads View 2

Created1970

Report on the State of Immigration

Created1863

DescriptionReports about migration from China sent to Captain General of the island of Cuba on the state of emigration of China in 1863. The first page is missing

Shipping Record

Created1860-05-26

DescriptionRecords for the ship Serafina, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Serafina brought 396 settlers from China. The ship was captained by Galdiz.

Immigration Report on Manuel B. de Pereda

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Report on the efforts of Manuel B. de Pereda to bring Chinese settlers to Cuba to work. The Civil Government had to consider what ships could be allowed to import settlers, who could sponsor them, and the laws concerning their rights and work privileges.

Naturalization Document

Created1876-12-30

DescriptionOfficial naturalization document of Valentin Martinez, a Chinese settler, who was granted his carta de naturaleza, or naturalization documents. Relates that Valentin had take an oath of loyalty and obedience to the Cuban government that was required of him.