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This is a Certificate of Nationality that belonged to D. Ramon Afa, a Chinese settler. The certificate served as a record indicating that Ramon had been registered at the Consulate General of China in Cuba as a subject of the Emperor of China. According to the document, at the time it was issued Ramon was 40 years old, single, a laborer, and considered a non-resident. He was from Canton, in China.
This is a second labor contract that was shared between Pablo or Juy Leng, a Chinese settler, and Gavino Hernandez, his new owner. The document was written and signed upon the completion of Pablo's first eight year contract with another owner. The term of this labor contract was for two years. Gavino Hernandez wrote on the back of the contract that Pablo seemed to be performing well in his duties. 1863. Signed in Chinese.