Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 183 (2)

The manuscript No.183 (2) is written in a set of loose folios. There are two sizes of paper; 34 x 22 cm and 35 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, perforated, torn, taped and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side, but the writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais writes historical facts about his life. He felt dying because of forced labor to build a warehouse of prison in Merauke. He was killed by some people there and his body cut into pieces. However, Jesus saved him, united his parts of body, and gave him a drink from golden cup. In addition, it is explained marriage rules of Java Sunda religion. It requires statement letter of readiness of married, statement letter of masar (pre-marital ceremony) and marriage certificate.

Extent and format of original material: File 183(2): 324 pages of folios.

Owner(s) of original material: Prince Djatikusumah, Ratna Gumilang Damiasih.

Author/Scribe: Prince Madrais Sadewa Alibassa Kusuma Wijayaningrat.

The material is written in Cacarakan (Sundanese-Javanese) script.