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Created1866
DescriptionThis is the first contract signed by Felis for a year. It mentions his wages, how he is to be treated by his owners, and the expectations of his work. Cardenas, June 1866
Created1869
Description
A contract between Benigno, a Chinese settler, and Gabriel Vivo y Fuentes. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Benigno completed a contract with Teresa Sermanat previously. Beigno was originally from Canton. Benigno did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Juan Gellamano, Luis Alcantara, and Manuel Ruiz.
Created1868
Description
This document states that Rufino, a Chinese settler, completed his contract with Dolores Jimenez and then was contracted by a new owner upon its completion. Rufino filed a complaint against his second owner, Jose Cardenas, for a missing payment promised in his contract. Rufino entered into several more contracts with other owners afterwards.
Created1870
DescriptionMarco, a Chinese settler, fulfilled a contract with Ramon Saladriga. Saladriga recommended that Marco be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer. The letter also states that Marco has been contracted by Jose Gomez.
Created1889-07-23
DescriptionA death certificate for Horentio Bay, who died at the Civil Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana. He died from tuberculosis and was buried in the general cemetery.
Created1890-05-30
DescriptionA death certificate for Joaquin Gonzalez, who died at the Civil Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana. He died from tuberculosis and was buried in the general cemetery.
Created1890-07-29
DescriptionA death certificate for Francisco Asan, a Chinese immigrant from Canton. He died at the Civil Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana. He died from tuberculosis.
Created1891-12-15
DescriptionDeath certificate for Filomeno Asan, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from tuberculosis.
Created1898-12-15
DescriptionDeath certificate for Cristobal Sen, a Chinese settler. He died at the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from tuberculosis.
Created1891-09-16
DescriptionDeath certificate for Joaquin Rereda, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from tuberculosis.