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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
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Created1872-08-18
DescriptionRecords of new Chinese settlers who arrived in Cuba ill. They disembarked from the ship and were treated at the Principle "Depot." Only their names are listed.
Created1865
DescriptionDeath certificate for Camuto, a Chinese immigrant. He was buried in a cemetery in Colon. The cause of death is not specified.
Created1867
DescriptionDeath certificate for Guerino, a Chinese immigrant. He was buried in Havana. The cause of death is not stated.
Created1861
DescriptionA recommendation letter from an unnamed employer concerning the Chinese settlers he employed and their permanent residency status.
DescriptionA recommendation letter from an unnamed employer concerning the Chinese settlers he employed and their permanent residency status. Does not mention the names of the Chinese settlers.
Created1861
Description
Lee, a Chinese settler, fulfilled an eight year contract with Roque de Lara. Lara recommended that Lee be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer, fulfilling the legal requirements for permanent residency. The letter also states that Lee always exhibited good conduct and behavior.
Created1861-06-27
Description
Lee, a Chinese settler, fulfilled an eight year contract with Agustin. Agustin recommended that Lee be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer, fulfilling the legal requirements for permanent residency. The letter also states that Lee always exhibited good conduct and behavior.
Created1861
DescriptionLee, a Chinese settler, fulfilled a contract with Roque de Lara. Lara recommended that Lee be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer. The letter also states that Lee always exhibited good conduct and behavior.
Created1870
Description
Records of business deals between Francaso, Bustamanta y Co and other companies, specifically relating to their illegal hiring of settlers under the age of 14. Article 8 of the laws concerning the hiring of Chinese settlers stated that the hiring of people under the age of 14 was illegal. Also relates other hiring practices and how many companies would rehire or share their Chinese settlers.
Created1860
DescriptionRecords of business deals of the Society of Bustamante y Froncaso, specifically relating to their contracts and hiring practices concerning Chinese settlers.