The document discusses the history of slavery in Cuba and the influence of African traditions. It mentions slaves being torn from African soil and brought to Cuban plantations in Havana. It then references several important figures from that time period that were influential in Cuba such as Nicolas Aponte, King Carlos III who ruled from 1759-1788, and Captain Joaquin Aponte who was awarded a medal from the king. The document also briefly mentions ideas for effigies of George Washington and kings from Abyssinia and important Haitian leaders that shaped history in that region.