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This Letter was sent to the Superintendent of Telegrams, Trichinopoly, from John Evershed about the unnecessary delay of transmitting telegram messages.

This letter was written to the Superintendent Engineer from H.G. Nicholson, proposing a new building for the Kodaikanal Observatory to house the instruments transferred from the Poona Observatory.

The letter is from The Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, to The Sub-Division Officer, Kodaikanal, saying that the roof of the spectroheliograph building, main building, and anemometer tower have leaked and caused much damage during wet weather. He also says to provide an estimate for covering the spectroheliograph building with the best quality malthoid sheeting, the main building with "Armco" iron sheeting, and stoppage of all leaks in the roof of the anemometer tower.

The letter is from The Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, to The Sub-Division Officer, Kodaikanal, informing that the roof of the Spectroheliograph building and the two domes in the main building require painting with zinc white paint during that official year. And also requesting to arrange to do the work during the dry season.

This letter to the Sub-Division Officer from the Director requesting to arrange for the repair of painting of three domes and closing leaks in the office buildings. It was specifically mentioned that painting is badly needed as they have not been painted since 1915.

The letter gives a report on the occurance of the earthquake at Ongole at 8:27 a.m. of 4th March 1898

This letter was sent to the Stationmaster requesting for berths for Astronomical expedition to Kashmir from Kodaikanal.

This letter was sent to the Stationmaster requesting accommodation for Mr. & Mrs. Evershed and Mrs. Orr. in the Ceylon Boat Mail from Kodaikanal. And also asked to provide about 20 to 25 maunds of total excess luggage.

This letter was sent to the stationmaster from John Evershed, mentioning that he is sending 25 cases through his peon Govindaswamy. He had mentioned to bookcases 1 to 4 carriage to forward at the Company's risk to Srinagar. Also, he enclosed a cheque for Rs. 60 and mentioned the balance also would be paid in cash by the peon.

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.