Cuba and Puerto Rico
Arrested several BLACKS and are in the stockade. INGENIO ELENA, AT THE NEW CORRAL PARTY. From 11 to 12 last night have been caught sleeping the BLACKS, Rafael and Pedro, contrary to the orders of superiority, I have both in the "stocks" until it is convenient. Ingenio Elena November 16, 1873.
Price: $190.00
Interesting court file on the life of a Chinese colono. It includes his baptism sheet, authorization for him to be transferred to Havana by order of Manuel Pareda. He is sold for 10 strong pesos in gold. He is given clothing. Includes his identification paper and work paper. Later he asks for his freedom after fulfilling 8 years of his contract. This file is the one he put together for his freedom. m
Price: $1500.00