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Letters, Javanese, between 1825 and 1845 written in the districts of Surakarta (about 17), Madiun (about 13) and Praba- liijga, Bësuki (about 110), collection of the retired Resident J. D. van Herwerden. Several letters are provided with translations, either Malay or Dutch. The Prabaliryga ones are in East Javanese idiom, cursive East Javanese script. KITLV Or 253 — S-40.200 — stitched 34.5 x 21,5 cm 114 p. [quires 31.5 x 10,5 cm romanized 38 lines Notes, Javanese prose, on medicines, divination, religious speculation, genesis (Adam) etc. Romanized copy of part of a collection palmleaves, heirlooms of the guard ians of a sacred grave in the district of Purwa Kërta (Banumas Residency). Dutch epitome by Brandes in Notulen (Minutes) KBG vol. 28, 1890, p. 106-111. Originally in antiquated rustic Central Javanese script. Probably 18th century. KITLV Or 254 — S-47.490 — stitched 35 x 23 cm 98 p. [quires 25.5 x 14,5 cm Javanese 21 lines Raja Kapa-kapa, Sërat-, Java nese treatise on statecraft, organization of the Court, manners and customs, in macapat metres, 13 cantos, by Raiyga Warsita, at the end dated 1802/1873. The beginning con tains the Praniti Raja Kapa-kapa (one canto dandat} gula metre), allegedly written by pat}éran Kadi Latyu, the other cantos con tain amplifications and digressions. Accord ing to Ratyga Warsita, Raja Kapa-kapa was a patih of Mëndai} Kawit. In canto 12 (p. 89) raja wéda offerings on the occasion of a jubilee or anniversary (25 years reign), panjë-

nëiyan ceremonies, are mentioned. Collection Rouffaer, 1888; present of the deputy grand- vizir of Surakarta. KITLV Or 255 — B-31.024 — stitched 33.5 x 21,5 cm 30 p. [quires 28.5 x 17,5 cm Javanese, Dutch 27 lines Arjuna Sasra Bahu, Javanese prose epitome written on the left hand pages, with Dutch translation, written on the right hand pages. Unfinished. KITLV Or 256 — S-47.470 — paper 34x21,5 cm 94 p. [bound vol. 24 x 14 cm Javanese 20 lines J u g u 1 M u d a lawbook, in verse, in the beginning mentioning Sultan Tajul hjaripio of Atas A^in, and concluding with the ascen sion of King Kandihawa and patih Raj 3 Kuntara, Jugul Muda’s son. Coll. Rouffaer, 1888. Present of the deputy grand-vizir of Surakarta. A romanized copy of the begin ning of the text is added. KITLV Or 257 — H-25.440 — loose 30 x 21 cm 26 p. [leaves 26 x 15 cm romanized 30 lines Babad S a ty k a 1 a nil} Momana, by par; ér an Surya Nagara of Yogyakarta, dated 1793/1865, years of memorable events of Javanese history, beginning with Aji Saka, cf. cod. 8560 and cod. 8989. Romanized copy of a ms belonging to the KBG collection (beginning p. 209), made by Dr de Graaf, ending in 1600/1677. Presented to the In stitute, 1952. KITLV Or 258 — H-22.210 — loose 30 x x 21 cm 35 p. [leaves 26,5 x 17 cm romanized 32 lines