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The fond contains observations of the meridian circle reductions ( refers to the process of correcting the observed zenith distances measured by a meridian circle instrument ) taken from the Madras Observatory from the year 1862 to 1887. Meridian circle reductions refers to a process in astronomy and celestial navigation that involves observations made with a meridian circle instrument.

This item is a Letter from Gilbert T. Walker, meteorological reporter to the Government of India and Director-General of Indian Observatories to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories regarding sanction for the plans and estimates.

This document originates from G.J.J. Harris, a consulting architect the Government of Madras engaged. It is addressed to the Madras and Kodaikanal Observatory director about the approval and submission of plans and estimates related to the construction of Kodaikanal Observatory buildings. Various aspects necessitated official sanction, encompassing the workshop for the mechanic, estimates for water supply in the director's residence, construction of a verandah for writers' quarters, provision of bookcases and furniture, landscaping of the grounds, provision of mats for the assistant's house, erection of additional outhouses for the first and second assistant quarters, and the construction of the observer's house at Periacolum, along with associated compensation. The communication underscores the comprehensive nature of the proposal, seeking the necessary approvals for diverse elements crucial to the successful realization of the Kodaikanal Observatory infrastructure.

This item is a Letter from G.J.J Harris consulting architect to the Director of Kodaikanal Observatory regarding the plans and estimates amounting to Rs.5178 for works to complete the Kodaikanal Observatory.

This letter was sent to the Secretary of the government public works department in Madras by Charles Michie Smith, the director of the Madras and Kodaikanal Observatory. The purpose of this letter is to formally request government approval for the plans and estimates associated with the construction of buildings, as initially sanctioned in the letter received from G.J.J. Harris. Director Smith requests formal approval for the suggested architectural and budgetary plans presented by G.J.J. Harris.

This item is from A.Chatterson, Professor, College of Engineering, Madras to Charles Michie Smith Fort Astronomer Kodaikanal discussing a bill for Rs.350 which was paid to the cook.