Diary of Sultan Ahmad al-Salih of Bone, 1775 to 1795

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Notes on meeting with high officials of different Bugis states and with the Dutch governor or his representatives (ff.3v, 13r, 19v, 20r, 26v-27r, 33v-34r, 69r (Makasarese), 129r, 170v-171r, 190r, 200v). Letters (ff. 19v-20r, 26v-27r, 33v-34r, 40v-41r, 54v, 104v, 105r, 187r, 189v-190r, 193r, 194r, 197r). A Malay letter from the Arumpone to the Governor-General (W.A. Alting), with a Bugis translation, dating 12 Sha'ban AH 1197 (13 July 1783) (f.82v). A Makasarese letter from the Governor (f.191). A short Makasarese verse (f.6v). Makasarese poems, a cui song, and a song beginning with the words io-iole, pa'japa daeng (f.75r). Bugis poems (ff.141v-142v). A war song (elong-oseng) (f.202r). British Library shelfmark(s): Add MS 12354. // Dimensions: 425 x 265 mm. Written in black ink with rubrication. Some ornaments in black ink on ff.1v, 172v and 201v. Dutch paper, watermarks 'VOC' surmounted by 'A', 'SCK', 'D & C Blauw'. Full red leather binding with frames and medallions.