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- Creators: Fernandez, F.
- Creators: 古, 丁
- Creators: 楊, 王
- Creators: 連, 蕉
- Creators: 鄧, 七
- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Contributors鄧, 七 (Contractor)
Description
A contract between Fang-Achat, a Chinese settler, and L. Miguel Gonzalez. The contract does not state how long it was supposed to last, but it lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Contract signed by L. Miguel Gonzalez and two others, but not the settler. Also features the contract in Chinese.
Contributors古, 丁 (Contractor)
Created1857
Description
A contract between Gu-Lan-Guay, a Chinese settler, and A. R. Ferran and Rafael R. Torices. The contract lists the legal requirements of both the settler and the company. Gu Lan Guay was brought from China to Cuba aboard the Nate Hooper. Gu Lan Guay did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Contract signed by A. R. Ferran, J. R. Vargas, A. de Garza. Also features the contract in Chinese.
ContributorsFernandez, F. (Author)
Created1861
DescriptionA letter from F. Fernandez to the governor detailing new information about the legal rights of Chinese settlers in Cuba. It details how most settlers are contracted several times and work in agriculture or industry in the hopes of instilling in them good work habits.
Contributors連, 蕉 (Contractor)
Created1857-08-27
Description
A contract between Lim Chin, a Chinese settler, and Jose Maria Morales. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Lim was originally from Hong Kong. Signed by N. Armeio and Lim, who signed in Chinese. Also featured in Chinese.
Contributors楊, 王 (Contractor)
Created1856-04-17
Description
This is a first labor contract that was signed by a young Chinese settler named Yong Wong, in which he agreed to leave China and relocate to Cuba where he would be required to work as an indentured servant for eight years. On the second page, Rafael R. Torices states that the contract was transferred to Juan Peiral on December 1, 1856 and then again to José Cria on January 4 of an unknown year. Originally signed in 1856.