The letter is from the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories stating a report on the Nawab Zafar Jung Bahadur's telescopes. It states the conditions pertaining to the telescopes and how their location has affected the tests.
Smith, Charles MichieHyderabad (India)
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This letter was sent to the Director of the Solar Physics Observatory
acknowledging with thanks the receipt of one case containing the 15-inch Grubb O.G., Which was lent to the Nizamiah observatory some time ago, and the lens had arrived in good condition .
This is a letter to Mr Bhaskaran from John Ebvershed about the receipt of the 12-inch lens after figuring out the back surface of the cookie, which was tested and seemed entirely satisfactory.
Evershed, JohnThis letter was sent to Gilbert T. Walker if the object glass lens can be lent, he would use it. He also mentioned he requires a substitute for the 12-inch photovisual lens feeding the spectroheliograph.
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThe letter is to Charles Michie Smith from the Nawab informing that all the arrangements will be made possible for his reception and to let them know a few days in advance of his arrival at Hyderabad.
Smith, Charles MichieThis letter is about photo-visual lens and lens for spectroheliograph for observation in Kashmir
Evershed, JohnThis letter is from The Director of Solar Physics Observatory to the Director-General, India Store Department, regarding the repairing of an Astronomical Object Glass 12" diameter for the Director of the Nizamiah Observatory, Hyderabad, Deccan proposed by an expenditure of 225. Also, the re-figured lens had been shipped in the S.S. "Mahanada."
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThis letter is from R. J. Pocock, Esq., Nizamiah Observatory, Hyderabad Deccan, to the address of Dr G. T. Walker, Director-General of Observatories, Simla, regarding the loan of one or two Chronometers From any of the Indian Observatories That have any to spare.
Pocock, R. J.The letter was informing about Dr.Walker has written to the Minister of Finance asking about some spare lenses that they have with a view in borrowing them for use in Kasmir. It informs Evershed the type of lens that could be borrowed till the time.
Evershed, JohnThis letter was a certificate to M. K. Vainu Bappu mentioning his abilities and conduct during the time of Islamiah High School.
Vainu Bappu, M. K.