Showing 37 results

The letter is to the Director of Kodaikanal & Madras Observatory regarding the works done on the sliding roof and the effect of storms on it.

The letter is to the Superintending Engineer, 6th Circle, Trichinopoly, acknowledging the receipt of letter No. 3743 and saying that there will be a delay in returning the countersigned plans and estimates as it has to be submitted to the Director General of Indian Observatories for approval.

The letter is to the Secretary of the Government of India about the special arrangements made by the General Superintendent for the despatch of ironwork and by the Executive Engineer for the prompt completion of buildings.

The letter is from Antoine Rene deChazal, Executive engineer, Madura Division, to the Director, Kodaikanal Observatory, saying that expensive grates than the designed may not be required and if a different design is necessary, then there will be a need to obtain orders on it.

The letter is from the Under Secretary to the Government of India regarding the application for the additional allotment under Imperial Civil Works for the Madura Division for Quarters, Building to house photospectroheliograph, Porch and other repairs. The letter says the first three will be forwarded to the government for sanction, and money is allowed for Madura Division under Imperial Civil Buildings repairs.

The letter is from the General Superintendent, P. W. Workshops, Madras, informing about his visit to Kodaikanal Observatory on 3rd & 9th December 1904. It also mentioned the present condition of the sliding roof and his suggestions for improvement.

The letter is from the Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, to the Consulting Architect to the Government of India, saying that the design of the dome should be of Sir Howard Grubb's standard design.

The letter is from the Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatory, to W. B. de Winton, Secretary to Government, P. W. D., replying to Memorandum No. 4931C stating that it is possible to use the sliding roof with moderate comfort, but both the design and execution can't be said as satisfactory.

The letter is from the Director of Kodaikanal & Madras Observatory to the Meteorological Reporter to the Government of India & Director General of Indian Observatories listing the new building required during the coming year as the building for photoheliograph and house for European assistant.

The letter is from The Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, to the Executive Engineer, Madura, regarding the plan for a new roof and the problem with the height of the wall to make an observation in the early morning and evening.