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Freed female slave hired for Cuban copper mines

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Freed female slave hired for Cuban copper mines

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Description

Heading: (Cuba - Slavery)
Author:
Title: Contract for an emancipated female slave in Cuba to work in the copper mines
Place Published: Habana, Cuba
Publisher:
Date Published: 1863
Description: Partially printed document filled out in ink, signed by Jose Valle, secretary to the Governor General. Two pages on single sheet, 30.5x21.5 cm (12x8½").Uncommon contract for work in the copper mines ("Las Minas del Cobre") by an emancipated female slave of African origin ("Conga") named Esperanza. Reference is made to "la expedicion Guantanamo", referring to the expedition, named "Guantanamo," to the African coast, where this female slave was found. Working the mines was highly unusual, especially for a black female. The salary was four pesos a month. On the back of the contract is a printed statement of the "Obligaciones" of the employers of "negros emancipados," going into some detail.

Condition

Chipping along one edge, some blotting and bleed-through of the ink; about very good.

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Freed female slave hired for Cuban copper mines

Name: Freed female slave hired for Cuban copper mines
SKU: 175553564
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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