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Created1858-03-13
DescriptionA contract between Llong Aueng, a Chinese settler and A. R. Ferran and Rafael R. Torices. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Also featured contract in Chinese.
Contributors何, 锦 (Contractor)
Created1855-11-28
Description
A contract between O-Ah-Kaw, a Chinese settler, and A. R. Ferran and Rafael R. Torices. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. O-Ah-Kaw did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by A. R. Ferran.
Created1858
Description
This is a list of Chinese settlers who were imprisoned in a particular jail from April to August 1858 in Cienfuegos for running away from their masters and breaking their contracts. These runaways are referred to as "maroons". One was reported as requiring a stay in the hospital while five others were returned to their owners.
Created1862
DescriptionList of workers who were recently hired by various employers. It lists the name of the employer or company, the name of the settler and their personal details.
Created1870
DescriptionInvestigation of the origin of Francisco Macao, a Chinese settler who has escaped form his owner and later captured. He is imprisoned in the Depot of Cimarones in Bejucal.
Created1862
DescriptionThis is a list of Chinese settlers who have been rehired for use in public works. 1862.
Created1873
Description
Information on "runaway" worker, Laureano, who escaped from his owner. November 1873.
Created1858
DescriptionList of slaves and Chinese settlers have escaped from their owners in Havana. August 1858.
