61 transliterated texts, all included in Leiden University Library Ms. Or.8447, and also represented in Hull at DJA2, are brought under contribution. Spelling, p.i. Gebruikte handschriften, p.ii. Afkortingen, p.iv.

The main text, pp.1-50 gives an alphabetical list of South Sumatran Malay words, with Dutch meanings where known, and notes of Javanese cognates where applicable, together with references by manuscript number to the sources.