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Created1857-05-12
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This was a request written to the Queen of Spain on the behalf of Spanish traders, merchants, and landowners in Cuba, who were seeking permission to import up to 20,000 Chinese settlers into Cuba to work for the established Cuban businesses. The merchants felt that in order for their businesses to grow and prosper that more working hands were needed, and that looking towards China for more workers was the easiest and most convenient manner of achieving their goals. 1857.
Created1858-01-08
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This was a formal request to import more Chinese settlers for labor that was sent to the governor and captain of Cuba. The request was written by Carlos de Laldo, who was the director of a bank and insurance company on the island of Cuba. Carlos stated that quality ships with good hygienic standards, and a crew that could provide adequate care to the settlers were needed to improve the established system of importing Chinese settlers. He also specified that ships designed for efficiency and speed should be selected for transporting the settlers to Cuba. Finally, he requested permission for his company to import up to 15,000 Chinese settlers. 1858.
Created1858-01-13
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Seeking to procure more working hands in agriculture and the industries in Cuba, this request for permission to increase the number of working Chinese settlers in Cuba was written by two business owners in Cuba- Antonio Ramon Hernandez and Enrique Schimper, to the General Captain of Cuba. The business owners sought permission to import up to 10,000 Chinese settlers within six to ten years.