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Death Certificate

Created1876-03-25
DescriptionA death certificate for Valentino, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana.
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Ship Record of the "Messenger"

Created1860
Description

Records for the ship, Messenger, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba This is a list of causes of death of Chinese settlers aboard the ship on its trip from Macao to Havana. Written in English.

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Ship Record of the "Glessanox"

Created1870
Description

Records for the ship Glessanox, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Jose Playa, an agent for the Hernandez Company. On this trip, the Glessanox brought settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by Capello and docked in Macao before going to Havana.

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Ship Record of the "Grey Hound"

Created1861
Description

Records for the ship Grey Hound, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Grey Hound brought five settlers from China to work in the countryside.

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Ship Record of the "Tamaris"

Created1869
Description

Records for the ship Tamaris, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba.

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Birth Certificate

Created1873
DescriptionThis is the birth certificate of Antonio de Padua who was born to slaves belonging to Dolores Diaz Rosa and his grandparents, Daniel and Dorotea are listed as well.
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Death Record

Created1893
DescriptionDetails the death of Chinese settler, Juan Pedro Antonio Portillo, who died in Havana. He was originally from Macao and died from tuberculosis. Signed by Manuel del Valle
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Burial Records

Created1861
DescriptionBurial records for Manuel Corp, originally from Macao. Their records indicate they were baptized into the Catholic church and buried in the general cemetery of Havana.
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Ship Records of the "Live Yankee" and "Wake"

Description

Shipping records for the frigates, Live Yankee and Wake, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente y Co. These workers were contracted in Macao. They were to be contracted out to other employers.

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Contract

Created1871
Description
A contract between Justo, a Chinese immigrant, and Gaspar Vinals. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements for both the employee and the employer. Justo did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by…

A contract between Justo, a Chinese immigrant, and Gaspar Vinals. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements for both the employee and the employer. Justo did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Jose Lopes Francas, Manuel de la Fuente, and Gaspar Vinals.