| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Doctor fired for refusing medical treatment to Chinese Colono
slave
Dimensions: 8inX12in
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1849 August
29 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Police report of a free Pardo, a firefighter, injuring another
person
Dimensions: 6.5inX8in
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1853
August? |
| Box 2, Folder 3 |
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Suicide or murder of Chinese Colono slave
5
manuscripts
12 pieces, some with writing on both
sides
Contents Note: Set of five manuscript documents related to the Chinese Colono Slaves in Cuba. This
fascinating set discusses a suicide of one of the Chinese Colono. It is speculated
that the death might be a result of murder. Written in Jagua la Grande and Havana the
set dates between March 25 and September 20, 1860. 22 pages (19 with text and 3
blank). Translated summary reads as follows; Document 1: The Mayoralty, We submit a
report concerning Pedro, an Asiatic man, who has committed suicide. Signed: Jagua la
Grande, 25/3/1860. The Comptroller of the Pretorial Audience. Document 2: Today, we
have found Pedro, an Asiatic man, in a moribund state, in the property belonging to
Antonio Vidal. He had signs of having been beaten in the head. A formal investigation
has been launched with the help of the local notary public and the number of
witnesses. Pedro had his clothes sullied with blood. In addition, the physical
examining Pedro found seven different injuries in his head. The injuries sustained by
Pedro were distributed across the skull, included the posterior and front parts of the
head. It appears that the injured man has lost a lot of blood. In addition, his head
had a heavy feeling to it. The possibility that this is a case of suicide seems very
improbable since the number of injuries sustained by this man were too many for it to
have been his own work. It is incumbent upon us to ascertain whether this man has any
enemies and whether there are any circumstances that may have led to this incident.
This report is submitted for the attention of the Pretorial Audience. Signed Jagua la
Grande, 21/3/1860. The signature is not legible. Document 3: Dear Sir, We submit a
report concerning Pedro, an Asiatic man, who has committed suicide. Signed: Jagua la
Grande, 3/7/1860. The Comptroller of the Pretorial Audience-Havana. Document 4: After
a series of investigations conducted on the case pertaining to Pedro, an Asiatic man,
it appears that he inflicted upon himself seven injuries in the head since he was ill.
The Penal Code prescribes that he should not be absolved for his misdemeanor. It is up
to the judge to decide whether the case should be prosecuted. Signed: Havana,
4/8/1860. Francisco Loriga [TN: the surname is a qualified guess]. In accordance with
the jurisprudence regarding cases of suicide, it has been decided that the Asiatic
man, Pedro, should not be prosecuted. This decision is based on the need to instill
upon the population a moral perspective on the issue, emphasizing the ethical
wrongness of attempting to committ suicide. (There is a note signed by the recorder,
certifying the decision made by the judge). This tribunal should ascertain whether
this Asiatic man is in a position to pay a fine for his actions. Signed: Havana,
12/9/1860. The signature is not legible. Document 5: (There is a breakdown of the
costs incurred in determining the circumstances surrounding the incident). Signed:
Havana, 20/9/1860. Villate, Havana, 28/9/1860. A copy of the above breakdown of costs
should be submitted to the judge. The signature is not legible.
Dimensions: 8.5inX12.5in
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1860 March -
September |
| Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Cholera infections and deaths among Chinese Colono slaves
2
manuscripts
Contents Note: Set of two manuscript documents related to the Chinese Colono Slaves. The set talks
about Cholera infections and deaths among the Chinese during their lengthy voyage to
Cuba. A very interesting subject and rare primary source of information on this
fascinating topic. First document has been written at the Spanish Consulate in
Southhampton on November 2, 1855. Four pages (two with text and two blank). Second
document was written at the "Junta Superior de Sanidad de la Isla de Cuba" Superior
Board of Health" Dated January 12, 1866 it contains four pages (three with text and
one blank). Translated summary of the documents reads as follows; Document 1:
Consulate of Spain in Southampton, To the Captain General of Cuba - Dear Sir, In
regards to the Minister of State's request that the licenses and health certificates
of Asiatic men embarking from this port be provided, I am letting you know that since
last October's incident there have been 26 deaths. Signed: Southhampton, 2/11/1865.
Alfredo Colomer, Vice Consul. Document 2: Health's Superior Council of Cuba, To the
Superior Civil Governor - Dear Sir, The Spanish Vice-Council in Southampton has
informed us that deaths from the cholera outbreak in that port have ceased. Therefore,
there should be no impediment in allowing Asiatic colonos in Cuba, provided they can
exhibit a good health certificate. Signed: Havana, 12/1/1866. Juan de Ariza [TN: the
surname is a qualified guess]. Vice-President.
Dimensions: 6.5inX8.5in
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1865 November 2; 1866
January 12 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Death certificate fo 71-year-old Negro
Dimensions: 6inX8in
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1868 July
14 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Death certificate ( ? - Sepultra) for 5-year-old Negrita
Dimensions: 6inX8in
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1869 April
6 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Death certificate for Chinese Colono slave
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated May 23,1873. This is a death certificate issued to an
Asiatic colono named Ajac. As per the document Manuel died from typhus. The document
was issued at the "Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago". It contains letter
head from the hospital administrator Manuel Rimano. Translated summary of the document
reads as follows; 'San Felipe y Santiago' Charity Hospital, To the Priest of the
Church of Monserrate, Ajac, an Asiatic colono, has died of typhus. He was admitted
into hospital on 9/10/1871. Signed: Havana, 23/3/1872. Manual Rimano. No. 60.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1872 May 3 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Death certificate for 52-year-old free Moreno slave
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated November 2, 1874. This a death certificate issued by
"Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago" for a free moreno slave Jose Manuel
Beitia who died of tuberculosis. Translated summary of the document reads as follows;
Charity Hospital at San Felipe y Santiago, I certify the death of the free moreno,
Jose Manuel Beitia, of 52 years of age, who died of tuberculosis. Signed Havana,
2/11/1874. This signature is not legible. No. 63.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1874 November
2 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Death certificate for 36-year-old free Chinese Colono
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated December 15, 1874. This is a death certificate issued
to a "free" Asiatic man named Manuel Macedo native of China. As per the document
Manuel died at 36 years of age from fever. The document was issued at the "Hospital de
Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago" It contains letter head from the hospital as well as
an ink stamp. There is also a signature from the hospital administrator E. M.
Rouboutan. Translated summary of the document reads as follows; Charity Hospital at
San Felipe y Santiago - Police Station, The free Asiatic Manuel Macedo, a native of
Asia, single, 36 years old, has died from fever. Signed: Havana, 15/12/1874. E.M.
Rouboutan [TN: the surname is a qualified guess]. The Administrator. There is a seal
of the Charity Hospital at San Felipe y Santiago.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1874 December
15 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Death certificate for 53-year-old free Chinese Colono
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated December 23, 1874. This is a death certificate issued
to a "free" Asiatic man named Ramon Sierra originally from Canton, China. As per the
document Ramon died at 53 years of age from tuberculosis. The document was issued at
the "Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago". It contains letter head from the
hospital as well as an ink stamp. There is also a signature from the hospital
administrator E.M. Rouboutan. Translated summary of the document reads as follows;
Charity Hospital at San Felipe y Santiago - Police Station, The free Asiatic Ramon
Sierra, a native of Canton, Asia, single, 53 years old, has died from tuberculosis.
Signed: Havana, 23/1874. E.M. Rouboutan [TN: surname is a qualified guess]. The
Administrator. There is a seal of the Charity Hospital at San Felipe y Santiago.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1874 December
23 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Death certificate for 35-year-old free Chinese Colono
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated March 30, 1876. This is a death certificate issued to a
free Asiatic colono named Fernando native of China. As per the document Manuel died at
35 years of age. The document was issued at the "Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y
Santiago". It contains letter head from the hospital as well as an ink stamp. There is
also a signature from the hospital administrator Juan Daban. Translated summary of the
document reads as follows; ' San Felipe y Santiago' Charity Hospital, Fernando, an
Asiatic colono, has died today at the age of 35. He was admitted into the hospital on
26/3/1876. Signed: Havana, 30/3/1876. Juan Daban. No. 59.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1876 March
30 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Documents relating to registration, address, and death of female slave Maria
Ignacia
3
manuscripts
Contents Note: Set of three documents written Spanish dated May 5, 1880 as well as January 17 and
19, 1881. Eight pages (four pages with text and four pages are blank). This set of
documents related to Slavery in Cuba contains official slave ID document "cedula". The
ID was issued to a 28 year old slave and contains an official ink stamp as well as
tax/revenue stamp from the Police. The other two documents have been written at the
Provincial Board of Sponsored/Slave People. Translated summary of the documents reads
as follows; Document 1, page 1: Registry of Slaves of Cuba (this is a certificate
which states that Maria Ignacia is sponsored by Concepcion Pino. Maria Ignacia is
single, has one child (Sabino)). Signed: Maroma, 31/5/1880. Concepcion Pino. Document
1 page 2: There is a seal of the Mayoralty of Matanzas and a seal of one of the
barrios (the equivalent of English boroughs), Lanzas, 5/1/1881, (This is a letter
which states that a sponsor has asked the authorities for a change of address
statement on one of her sponsored people). Signed: 17/1/1881. V. Ulloa. Document 2:
There is a seal of the Civil Government of Matanzas - Dear Sir, I attach the address
certificate on behalf of Maria Ignacia, sponsored by Concepcion Pino. Signed: Santa
Ana, 19/1/1881. Jose Maria Armada. Document 3: To the President of the Provincial
Board of Sponsored People, Matanzas, 22/1/1881, I write to let you know about the
death of Maria Ignacia, sponsored by Concepcion Pino, in Santa Ana. The signature is
not legible.
Dimensions: 6.5inX8.5in
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1880 May - 1881
January |
| Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Death certificate for 54-year-old free Moreno slave
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated July 27, 1891. This is a death certificate issued by
"Hospital General de las Mercedes de la Habana" for a free moreno slave Ysidro Sarna
who died of tuberculosis. Translated summary of this document reads as follows; 'De
las Mercedes' Hospital - Havana, To the Priest of the Church of Monserrate, I certify
the death of moreno, Ysidro Sarna, of 54 years of age, who died of tuberculosis.
Signed: Havana, 27/7/1891. Carlos Enriquez. No.55.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1891 July
27 |
| Box 2, Folder 14 |
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Death certificate for 26-year-old free Parda slave
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated May 21, 1892. This is a death certificate issued to a
Parda, free slave from Havana who passed away from tuberculosis. Translated summary of
this document reads as follows; To the Priest of the Church of Monserrate, Parda,
Celestina Martin, a native of Santiago de las Vegas, 26 years of age, who died of
tuberculosis has been buried in the pauper section at the Cemetery of Colon. Signed:
Havana, 21/5/1892. Ricardo Perez. No. 54.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1892 May 21 |
| Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Autopsy certificate for body of a 57-year-old free Moreno slave
Contents Note: Partly printed document dated June 16, 1882. Translated summary of this document
reads as follows; Public Morgue, The body of the Moreno Mateo Zombielo, of 57 years of
age, native of Havana, single has undergone an autopsy carried out by the local
coroner. Signed: Havana, 16/6/1892. Francisco Olaguer [TN: the surname is a qualified
guess]. No. 61.
Dimensions: 6inX8.5in
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1892 June
16 |
