Record with multiple documents about a Chinese settler including christening record; labor-hire document; successful completion of term-contract certification; certificate of good conduct; and other documents.
Lucas, 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.
Relates that Luis Parodi, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Relates that Leopoldo, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Relates that Laureano, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Application documents “Letter Home” (permanent residence on the island of Cuba) 1868. Contains: signed application documents in Chinese; certificate of baptism of the Catholic Church; Chinese settler contract in the city of Cardenas; several letters of recommendation from several owner certifying that their contracts fulfilled without problems.
Relates that Quintin, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Relates that Mariano, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Relates that Cristobal, a Chinese settler, requested permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
This collection of personal documents belonged to Pascual Guerra, a Chinese settler, and comprised his application for permanent residence in Cuba. The documents in this collection include his first contract, baptism certificate, and a review written by one past owner attesting to his poor conduct. The final document in this selection certifies that Pascual sought to become a Spanish subject and obey Spanish laws; it is signed by an official who accepted Pascual's request for permanent residence in Cuba. 1863