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The translation for the document is as follows: The burial of a German Sailor, "Van Dick" (most unusual!) who was on board the ship "Columbus" is being discussed in the area of Remedios in Cuba; the German Consul got involved and wanted the sailor to have a "decent" burial. The manuscript is signed by Ramon Blanco who who was Captain General of Cuba and who was also a former Governor General of the Philippines and of Santo Domingo