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Created1868-06-06
DescriptionFelipe, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was originally from Canton. 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.
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Created1868-08-30
DescriptionCertifies that Felipe, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Cristobal Madan.
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Created1868-09-05
DescriptionCertifies that Felipe, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Ingenio La Rosa.
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Created1868-08-29
DescriptionCertifies that Felipe, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Cristobal Madan.
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Created1861-05-20
Description
These death and identity records pertain to Felipe, a Chinese settler. The first document indicates that when Felipe died he was 51 years old, in the process of completing his preliminary eight year contract as an indentured servant, and he was working as a fieldworker for D. Antonio G. Solar.

These death and identity records pertain to Felipe, a Chinese settler. The first document indicates that when Felipe died he was 51 years old, in the process of completing his preliminary eight year contract as an indentured servant, and he was working as a fieldworker for D. Antonio G. Solar. The second document in this selection is the death certificate that was written for Felipe on March 29, 1861; the cause of his death was described within this record. The final document in this selection is Felipe's cedula, or neighborhood identity card. According to the cedula, Felipe originally shared his eight year contract with Jose M. Morales, but was ceded by Morales to Antonio G. Solar. The cedula was signed on December 10, 1860.