This manuscript is the 15th of 23 volumes titled “San Tae, Sio Ciya.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Tio Ing witnessing Leng Taeho’s letter courier entering Sanghu.
Colophon:
9 – 5 – 2488
6 – 9 – 1938
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 red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”
- The cover is made from newspaper.
- There is an error in the month written in the colophon. It is written as 6 – 9 – 1938, but it should be 6 – 6 – 1938.