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Group of nine Cuban contracts for Chinese slaves

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Group of nine Cuban contracts for Chinese slaves

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Description

Heading: (Cuba - Chinese Slavery Documents)
Author:
Title: Nine contracts for Chinese slaves in Cuba
Place Published: Cuba
Publisher:
Date Published: Late 19th century
Description:

Six partially printed documents, complete by hand. Various sizes.

Includes:

1864 Recontrata to work on the Cuban Railroad. With rare embossed seal of the railroad. Perhaps fewer than 25 examples in existence.

1868 One year Recontrata for a Chinese slave. With 'Gratis' imprint at bottom of contract. Signed by the slave and slave owner.

1868 Bejucal Recontrata, signed by 2 witnesses in lieu of slave, and by slave owner.

1868 Habana Recontrata, signed by 2 witnesses in lieu of slave, and by slave owner.

1866 Colon Recontrata, signed by Chinese slave, with holograph 'Gratis' notation.

1868 Guanajay Recontrata, signed by Chinese slave.

1868 Guanajay Recontrata, signed by Chinese slave.

1868 six-month Recontrata for a Chinese slave, signed by slave owner only.

1866 Recontrata, signed by Chinese slave, with holograph 'Gratis' notation.

Nine documents.

Condition

All with some foxing and browning, light wear; very good.

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Group of nine Cuban contracts for Chinese slaves

Name: Group of nine Cuban contracts for Chinese slaves
SKU: 29072385
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

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