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Letter - Jose Vicente Jorge

Created1853-01-10
Description
A letter from Jose Vicente Jorge. It details the efforts Spain and the Royal Government took to encourage immigration to the Americas in general, with a special focus on the Chinese immigrating to Cuba. He specifically mentions a ship that was contracted to bring settlers to Cuba: the Viajante. Jose…

A letter from Jose Vicente Jorge. It details the efforts Spain and the Royal Government took to encourage immigration to the Americas in general, with a special focus on the Chinese immigrating to Cuba. He specifically mentions a ship that was contracted to bring settlers to Cuba: the Viajante. Jose Vicente Jorge was the Knight Commander of the Order of Christ formed by Isabella, the Catholic.
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Contract

Created1854-06-05
Description
A contract between San Kim or Fernando Guerra, a Chinese settler, and an agent of Ignacio Fernandez de Castro. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Signed by Al MacKay and San Kim, who…

A contract between San Kim or Fernando Guerra, a Chinese settler, and an agent of Ignacio Fernandez de Castro. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Signed by Al MacKay and San Kim, who signed in Chinese.
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Baptism Certificate

Created1868
DescriptionLucas, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity in the city of Matanzas. In his baptism, he offered his loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement.
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Death Certificate

Created1876-03-25
DescriptionA death certificate for Valentino, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana.
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Ship Record of the "Messenger"

Created1860
Description

Records for the ship, Messenger, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba This is a list of causes of death of Chinese settlers aboard the ship on its trip from Macao to Havana. Written in English.

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Ship Record of the "Glessanox"

Created1870
Description

Records for the ship Glessanox, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Jose Playa, an agent for the Hernandez Company. On this trip, the Glessanox brought settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by Capello and docked in Macao before going to Havana.

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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

Created1863
DescriptionThis is a document requesting permanent residency for Antonio, a Chinese settler, who has completed his contract with Jorge Harris.
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Death Record

Created1893
DescriptionDetails the death of Chinese settler, Juan Pedro Antonio Portillo, who died in Havana. He was originally from Macao and died from tuberculosis. Signed by Manuel del Valle
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Burial Records

Created1861
DescriptionBurial records for Manuel Corp, originally from Macao. Their records indicate they were baptized into the Catholic church and buried in the general cemetery of Havana.