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Created1880-05-08
Description
This is a Certificate of Nationality that belonged to D. Ramon Afa, a Chinese settler. The certificate served as a record indicating that Ramon had been registered at the Consulate General of China in Cuba as a subject of the Emperor of China. According to the document, at the time it was issued Ramon was 40 years old, single, a laborer, and considered a non-resident. He was from Canton, in China.
Created1884
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Manuel Apae. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Canton.
Created1865
DescriptionDeath certificate of Lao, a Chinese settler. He was buried in the cemetery of la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz.
Created1864
DescriptionListing of hiring of 12 Chinese settlers brought to Cuba in the Portuguese ship "Vasco de Gama." They were hired to work in public works in 1864