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.

The 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.

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.

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.

The letter is from Gilbert T. Walker, meteorological reporter to the government of India, to J. Wilson, Secretary to the Government of India, regarding an invitation to visit the residency at Hyderabad to pronounce the merits of the new telescope. It also asks, due to lack of time, if it will be possible for Michie Smith to check the telescopes.

The letter is from Gilbert T. Walker to D. W. K. Barr informing that Michie Smith will examine the new telescope as soon as possible and his opinions are fully reliable.

The letter is from D. W. K. Barr to Gilbert T. Walker Meteorological reporter to the government of India, inviting him for an expert opinion on a newly purchased equatorial telescope. The letter includes further details about the telescope, which was mounted in Hyderabad.

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