Various documents pertaining to money given to Chinese settlers in various situations.

This document is a certification that the application for permanent residence in Cuba that was submitted by a Chinese settler named Pablo was approved. Instructions to expedite a carta de domicilio, or a residence card, for Pablo were written on the bottom of the page. Cardenas- 1866

This is a second labor contract that was shared between a Chinese settler named Leonardo, and his owner, Peliona Fernandez; the term of the contract was for six months. 1866. Signed in Chinese.

This is a check for a thousand pesos made out to Bustamante and Cardena. It was to be used to pay their workers their wages.

Records for the ship Alonso de Albuquerque, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Alianza. On this trip, the Alfonso de Albuquerque brought settlers from China to work.

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

A contract between Felipe, a Chinese settler, and Pedro Rorello. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes Felipe completed a contract with Cristobal Madan previously. Signed by Pedro Rorello and Felipe, who signed in Chinese.

Certifies that Felipe, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Cristobal Madan.