This letter was about the extension of tenure of C. M. Smith for one year from 13th July 1909, the date on which he attains the age of 55 years.

The item is a letter to the Director of the Kodaikanal and Madars Observatories to let them know that circular No. 5 of 1905 was annexed to the letter.

The item is Letter from the Meteorological Department to the Director of Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, containing a copy of letter No.543/43 dated 27 Oct 1903 from the Officer in charge, No.26 Party (Magnetic) to the Meteorological Reporter to the Government of India and Director General of Indian Observatories, proposing a visit of 7 to 10 days to the Colaba Magnetic Observatory during the latter part of January and Kodaikanal during the following month.