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Created1866
DescriptionRecords for the ship Flora, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with J. M. Zagroniz. On this trip, the Flora was captained by Lafontiane.
Created1861
Description1 Chinese settlers were hired to work. They were transported to Cuba aboard the ship Mayotte. These workers were hired to work in the field Jose Ingarrisa y Vergara.
Created1866
DescriptionListing of contract documents and 32 Chinese settlers brought to Cuba on the French vessel Granville. They were hired to work in the fields at the ingenio "Palma Cuban" in 1866. Some are then contracted for Jose Guerrero in September.
Created1866
DescriptionRecords for the ship A. N. Cesard, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the A. N. Cesard brought 184 settlers from China to work in the fields.
Created1873-02-15
DescriptionRecords for the ship Alexandre Lavalley, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Alexandre Lavalley brought 630 settlers from China to work in Havana.
Created1869
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Records for the ship Tamaris, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba.
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.
Created1864
DescriptionThis is a letter from Manuel Aliatoe to the Governor Bishop of Havana concerning the baptism of Chinese settlers.
Created1867
DescriptionMaria, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. Maria offered her loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement. Ramon Ibarra Pastor is listed as her godfather.
Created1862
DescriptionLetters from the diocese in Remedios concerning the baptism of Chinese settlers who are brought to Cuba to work.