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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1886-02-13
DescriptionA letter to the judge of the District of Prado concerning Pedro Amador, a Chinese settler, as the judge investigated Amador's past records.
Created1870-10-14
DescriptionRecords indicating that the courts requested paperwork and information on Pedro o Poncho, a Chinese settler, from the Chinese Consul in Havana. He was originally from Canton. He ran away from his employer, was captured, and held in the Deposit of Runaways.
Created1872-02-06
DescriptionAn identity card, or cedula, for Juan Ley Acheu, originally from Canton. Juan was forty-two years old when this card was issued.
Created1873-03-13
DescriptionOfficial naturalization document of Juan Ley Acheu, a Chinese settler, who was granted his carta de naturaleza, or naturalization documents. Relates that Juan had take an oath of loyalty and obedience to the Cuban government that was required of him.
Created1856-01-15
Description
Records for the ship "Carpenteria," which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Carpenteria brought settlers from China to work.
DescriptionA letter from C. J. Vallin to the governor. It details the arrival of a ship in Havana's harbor and the examination of the Chinese settlers onboard. The Administration of Sanity was satisfied with their health.
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.
Created1866
DescriptionA contract between Ventura, a Chinese settler, and Jose Ruiz. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted that Ventura completed a contract with La Panchita previously. Signed by Jose Ruiz and Ventura, who signed in Chinese.
Created1866-06-28
DescriptionCertifies that Simon Perez, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer. He then applied for permanent residency.
Created1868-08-29
DescriptionCertifies that Felipe, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Cristobal Madan.