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Created1870
DescriptionMarcos, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity in the city of Matanzas. He was originally from a rural part of China. 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.
Created1866-12-30
DescriptionThis 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.
Created1864-04-06
DescriptionRecords for the ship Vasco de Gama, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Alianza and Ferran y Dupierris. On this trip, the Vasco de Gama brought two settlers from China to work for Jose Campos.
Created1866-04-16
DescriptionCertifies that Ventura Lici Kie, a Chinese settler, completed a contract with his employer, La Panchita. He was contracted soon after with Jose Ruiz.
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.
Created1866-06-28
DescriptionCertifies that Simon Perez, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer. He then applied for permanent residency.
Created1874-06-24
DescriptionDeath certificate for Federico Valdes, a Chinese immigrant. He died in the Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago.
Created1874-06-25
DescriptionDeath certificate for Andres, a Chinese immigrant. He died in the Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago.
Created1874-06-09
DescriptionDeath certificate for Seguismense Bastor, a Chinese immigrant. He died in the Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago.
Created1874-06-09
DescriptionThis is a death certificate that pertained to a Chinese settler named Hilario Canton who died on June 9, 1874. According to the document, Hilario had been admitted into the hospital in September of 1873- almost a year before his death. Havana.