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Ship Record of the "Grey Hound"

Created1861-05-10
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Records for the ship Grey Hound, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Compania Asiatica, Torices, Puente y Co, and Ferran y Dupierris. On this trip, the Grey Hound brought a worker from China to work as a domestic servant.

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Permanent Residence Documents

Created1866
DescriptionA letter of good conduct for the Chinese settler, Bentura.
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Permanent Residency

Created1863
DescriptionRelates that Agustin, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements. He was baptized and had a record of employment.
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Ship Record of the "Tamaris"

Created1869
Description

Records for the ship Tamaris, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba.

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Permanent Residence Documents

Created1873
DescriptionRelates that an unnamed Chinese settler was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
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Ship Record of the "Viniveras"

Created1872
Description

Records for the ship, Viniveras, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Viniveras brought Li Vang from China and made port in Havana.

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Recommendation Letter

Created1861
Description
Lee, a Chinese settler, fulfilled a contract with Agustin. Agustin recommended that Lee be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer. The letter also states that Lee always exhibited good conduct and behavior. Lee's permanent residency was…

Lee, a Chinese settler, fulfilled a contract with Agustin. Agustin recommended that Lee be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer. The letter also states that Lee always exhibited good conduct and behavior. Lee's permanent residency was confirmed by the governor.
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Recommendation Letter

Created1861
DescriptionA recommendation letter from an unnamed employer concerning the Chinese settlers he employed and their permanent residency status.
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Recommendation Letter

DescriptionA recommendation letter from an unnamed employer concerning the Chinese settlers he employed and their permanent residency status. Does not mention the names of the Chinese settlers.
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Letter

Created1861
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Letter to the governor from Diez, discussing the legal requirements for Chinese settlers to be granted permanent residency in Cuba. Mentions that most settlers, after completing an eight year contract and being granted residency, preferred to enter into more contracts rather than seek work separately. Also discusses the abuses by…

Letter to the governor from Diez, discussing the legal requirements for Chinese settlers to be granted permanent residency in Cuba. Mentions that most settlers, after completing an eight year contract and being granted residency, preferred to enter into more contracts rather than seek work separately. Also discusses the abuses by employers who break their contracts with Chinese settlers.