This manuscript is the 12th volume out of 110 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Si Pu Co Ang,” contains a folk tale letter that tells the story of Tang Seng running out of money, forcing him to sell his wife’s necklace and earrings to cover living expenses. Tang Seng handed over the gold to the gold shop owner with an agreement to pay later. Heyang Sing warned Tang Seng to be careful and watchful against any fraud from Sang Tauke.
Colophon:
Niyak sambungna
2 – 1 – 2479
24 – 1 – 1928
Other notes:
- Volume 32 was destroyed by termites. Volumes 51–110 are missing.
- The information about the total number of volumes (110) comes from the list of works by Liem Kheng Yong found at the end of each volume.
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong.
- 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 text on page 42v is not part of the main text.