This manuscript is the 65th of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is a folk tale that tells the story of Ui Hong Si Yang using a spell to subdue Tong Eng.
Colophon:
Niyak Sambungna
Hua 5 – 8 – 2477
He 11 – 9 – 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.”
- Pages 23–24 are missing from the text.