Case File for Lew Bow Kong
1889
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These records concern the case of U.S. born Lew Bow Kong and his wife who were returning from Mexico. After interrogation and detainment for verification, he was allowed re-entry. Customs suggested his wife, born in Canton, was a prostitute and should not be allowed into the country.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
National Archives Identifier: 19086706
Full Citation: Case File for Lew Bow Kong; 1889; Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Record Group 85. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/case-file-for-lew-bow-kong, March 29, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.