This manuscript is the 23rd of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is folk tale that tells the story of Ong Sing Ko captured Heo Teya, as well as the story of the shooting and killing of Long Sing Ko by Tio Pereo.
Colophon:
Niyak Sambungna
Hua 2 – 6 – 2477
He 10 – 7 – 1926
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 red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”
- There are traces of moisture on the manuscript paper.