This manuscript is the 48th of 93 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Tang Le Keng,” is a folk tale that tells the part of the story where Tang Hi Cing believes that Song Kang’s attack has subsided because their troops have already returned to the city.
Colophon:
2 – 12 – 2487
14 – 12 – 1937
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong, and features a combination with Hanzi.
- Initially, this manuscript was rented out to the Peranakan Chinese community.
- It is adapted from a Chinese folk legend.
- There is a small hole in the manuscript caused by insect bites.
- There is a red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”