This letter is from John Evershed, Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories, to Gilbert T. Walker, Director General of Observatories. This talks about the sanction for petty construction and repairs, which amounts to Rs.500, which is insufficient as the estimate is based on average expenditure for the past 3 years

This letter is from John Evershed, Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories, to Director General of Observatories. This talks about the sanction, which amounts to Rs.5840. It also contains a letter received from the superintending engineer 6th circle.

The letter is from John Evershed to Messrs Grindlay & Co regarding the rate of subscription yet to be paid. It states that an enclosed sheet has been sent by Societa Astronomica Italiani showing that the rate of subscription for the memoirs has not been paid yet.

The letter is from John Evershed to the Accountant general at Fort St George Madras regarding bills for books and periodicals. It states that the bill should either be forwarded to evershed himself or Messrs W. Weasley. A contingent bill and a certificate vouching for the sanction are attached to the letter.

The letter is from John Evershed to the Accountant general of Fort St. George Madras regarding bills for books and periodicals. It is about receipts for books bought from Messrs. Wesley and son

The letter is from John Evershed to the Accountant General regarding a Contingent bill for books and periodicals purchased.

The letter is from J. Evershed to the acting secretary in continuation to letter no. 874 explaining that he has no authority to hand over any part of the Madras Observatory compound and that can only be done by the Government of India, Department of Revenue and Agriculture

The letter is from J. Evershed to the acting secretary stating the objection to the encroachment on the grounds of the Madras Observatory for constructing quarters as quiet and seclusion is required for observations.

This letter is from John Evershed to the Chairman of Municipal Council Kodaikanal in regards to extending the limits of the municipality in Ward 6 so as to include the whole of the observatory building in Kodaikanal and the subsequent issues pertaining to it.

The letter contains details about Thomas Royds' enrollment in the Indian Army Officers Reserve.