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Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
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Money Script

Created1863

DescriptionA money script for Luis, a Chinese settler, for twenty pesos. It was given to his as payment for his monthly wages.

Registry of Chinese Workers

Created1864

DescriptionList of workers who were recently hired by various employers. It lists the name of the employer or company, the name of the settler and their personal details.

Application Documents for Permanent Residence

Created1864

DescriptionThese are the records of Jose Dolores, a Chinese settler brought from China to Cuba for work. The documents include handwritten contracts with various owners and recommendation letters, detailing his good behavior as a worker. His certificate of nationality is also included and was accepted by the governor of Cuba.

Second Contract

Created1868-07-30

DescriptionThis is the first labor contract that belonged to a Chinese settler named Benigno, and his owner, Ramon Felipe. Benigno was brought from Soltero to Cuba to work as an indentured servant. The term of the contract was for one year. 1868. Signed in Chinese.

Second Contract

Created1868-05-30

DescriptionThis is a second labor contract that was shared between a Chinese settler, Aristoteles, and la Empresa del ferro carril, the railroad company; the term of the contract was for one year. 1868. Signed in Chinese.

Passport Request

Created1872

DescriptionThis is a letter requesting a passport for a Chinese settler, Luis, who works for Antonio Lopez de Briña.

Ship Record of the "Emigrante"

Created1865

Description

Records for the ship Emigrante, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Pedro Reinaldo. On this trip, the Emigrante brought six settlers from China to work for Marino Gillado.