Manuscript list of rebel slaves in Cuba 1857
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Heading: (Cuba - Slavery)
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Title: Manuscript listing Asian and African rebel slaves in Cuba (Cimarrones), and descriptions of three who were caught
Place Published: Cuba
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Date Published: 1857
Description:
Author:
Title: Manuscript listing Asian and African rebel slaves in Cuba (Cimarrones), and descriptions of three who were caught
Place Published: Cuba
Publisher:
Date Published: 1857
Description:
Single sheet, ink manuscript on both sides. 31.5x21 cm (12½x8¼").
One side is headed "Lista de los Cimarrones...", with 28 names and their ethnic group or origin, e.g. "José criollo"; "José mandinga"; "Maria lucumi"; "Lope congo"; "Vicente asiatico"; etc. On the back are more detailed description of three who were captured, two being of African origin - "Bernardo Lucumi" and "Lope congo" - and one is a criollo name Manuel. There are numbers after each name, perhaps indicating a reward or bounty. A rare document.
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Normal bleed-through from the ink; fine or nearly so.
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Manuscript list of rebel slaves in Cuba 1857
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