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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1866
DescriptionThis is an oath of allegiance signed by a Chinese settler in order to become a natural citizen of Cuba. Signed in Chinese.
Created1806-04-02
DescriptionRelates the marriage restrictions that were imposed in all of the settled communities. Several mixed marriages were either suspended or annulled by the government and the churches.
Created1891
DescriptionDeath certificate for Chiquito, a Chinese immigrant. The cause of death is not known.
Created1864
DescriptionBurial records for Jesus, a Chinese settler. He was buried in the general cemetery of Havana and the cause of death is not stated.
Created1866-06-21
Description
Records for the ship "Flora," which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Flora brought 589 settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by Lafontaine.
Created1866-08-14
DescriptionRecords indicating that the police oversaw the unloading of the Chinese settlers abroad the Hora.