around Datuk Surio Dirajo; furthermore the origin of the names Pariangan and Pagarruyung explained; II pp. 69-74: Tambo Rajo; containing the origin of Simaharaja Diraja from Iskandar Dzulkarnain; on the p. preceding this story and in margin are names of rulers supposed to be descended from the ruler of Pagaruyung; III pp. 75-116: Undang-undang Minangkabau; divided into 3 chapters: a. Pada menyatakan segala hukum; b. Syarat jadi saksi; c. Pada menyatakan da ’wa; this chapter is followed by Kepercayaan yang menda ’wa and Saksi. Van Ronkel 1921, p. 245, no. 626.

437. Cod.Or. 5445 282 pp.; Dutch laid paper; wm. Eendracht with ERVE WYSMULLER; 33 x 20Vi cm.; 11-12 lines per p.; right half of the pp. are written on; two different handwritings; fine writing; bought from the estate of Prof. Niemann. The text contains: I pp. 1-107: Tambo Minangkabau; II pp. 107-173: Undang-undang Minangkabau; Minangkabau adaptation of Kitab ad- Da’wa made to conform to Minangkabau common law; i.e. about evidence, witnesses etc.; III pp. 235-282: Kitab da ’wa; about the same subject as above with examples adapted for practical purposes. Van Ronkel 1921, p. 246, no. 627.

438. Cod.Or. 5447 Myth of origin South Sumatran literary Malay; 64 strips of bamboo (strung together); ca. 24 x 2 cm.; 3 lines per p. (the last strip 1 line); rencong characters; G.K. Niemann bequest. Transliteration by Voorhoeve in Cod.Or. 8447 (18).