This letter was sent to John Evershed regarding the estimates for regrinding and figuring the concave back surface of the 12-inch Hyderabad lens to Mr Hydari, Hyderabad (Deccan). The cost bill should be sent directly to the Director, Nizamiah Observatory, Hyderabad, for payment.
Walker, Gilbert T.Hyderabad (India)
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This letter is from Gilbert T. Walker to John Evershed regarding the loan and overhauling of a Chronometer if it is impossible.
Strahan, C.The letter is from Gilbert T. Walker, meteorological reporter to the government of India, to Michie Smith, Director Solar Physics Observatory, Kodaikanal, regarding his visit to Hyderabad to check the telescope purchased by Nawab Zafar Jung.
Walker, Gilbert T.This letter is from John Evershed to Mr Bhaskaran about the instructions to pack the 15-inch lens in a large case. He also mentioned that he had put castor oil between the component lenses to keep them perfectly adjusted and saved about 8 percent of light otherwise lost by reflection.
Strange, W. L.This letter contains information about testing of the 15 inch lens on stars etc and finding something wrong in color correction.
Evershed, JohnThis letter is from John Evershed to the Director-General of the India Store Department to acknowledge the receipt of letter S.614/22, a copy of which had been sent to the Director of the Nizamiah Observatory, Hyderabad, Deccan regarding the necessary expenditure of GBP 25.
Arbuthnot, R. E. V.This letter is from John Evershed, the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories, to the District Traffic Superintendent regarding the shipment of a valuable lens from Kodaikanal Road station to Begumpet, Hyderabad. he wanted to insure it for Rs. 1000 and not to incur any risk by having the case opened by understanding that the Railway Company would be responsible only for delivery in apparently good condition and not for the condition of its contents.
Dunlop, W. J.The letter is from L. Robertson to Gilbert T. Walker, meteorological reporter to the government of India, informing that there is no objection from Michie Smith to go to Hyderabad, and it further states that as the visit is private purpose, the Nawab has to pay for travelling allowance fee and no other bills.
Walker, Gilbert T.This 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.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, John