The letter is from the Director of Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories to The Executive Engineer, Madura, requesting to let him know the amount which the Meteorological Observer's house at Periyakulam cost- including the price paid for the land.

The letter is from the Director of Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories to the Executive Engineer, Madura, sending the key to the Periyakulam Observator's quarters.

Letter to the Government Astronomer, Madras informing that there is no objections to the Meteorological department

This letter was sent to the Government Mail and Bullock Train Agents from John Evershed asking for arrangements for the astronomical expedition to Kashmir. He mentioned that three tongas for eight persons and ekkas for luggage are needed for this expedition.

This letter to the Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories' Director mentions the plans and an estimate amounting to 15,000 for constructing a Magnetic Observatory at Kodaikanal. It requests to countersign the same in token of approval and return them early.

This letter was sent to the Officer in Charge (Magnetic) Survey of India from the Director of Kodaikanal & Madras Observatory, asking for a reply to Letter they received from the Meteorological Office, London.

This letter wa sent to the Officer-in-charge, No. 18 party from T. Royds acknowledging the receipt by post of one flexible axis, two burners, and three chimneys

This letter was sent to the Presidency Post Master, Madras, from John Evershed, enclosing a confirmation of the telegram sent to Evershed.

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.

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.