The letter is about joining Thomas Royds on duty following his privileged leave. On March 30, 1914, in the early afternoon, he began his service.

The letter is from John Evershed to the Director General of Observatories Alipore, sending meteorological returns for the month of January. It states that the detailed tabulation of Kodaikanal will be discontinued.

This was a reply letter from John Evershed, past Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories, to the Director General of Observatories, Simla requesting to transfer the salary of Thomas Royds from Kodaikanal Sub-Treasury to Madras Treasury. It was written in the year 1914.

The letter contains details about Thomas Royds' enrollment in the Indian Army Officers Reserve.

This letter is from John Evershed to the Chairman of Municipal Council Kodaikanal in regards to extending the limits of the municipality in Ward 6 so as to include the whole of the observatory building in Kodaikanal and the subsequent issues pertaining to it.

The letter is from J. Evershed to the acting secretary stating the objection to the encroachment on the grounds of the Madras Observatory for constructing quarters as quiet and seclusion is required for observations.

The letter is from J. Evershed to the acting secretary in continuation to letter no. 874 explaining that he has no authority to hand over any part of the Madras Observatory compound and that can only be done by the Government of India, Department of Revenue and Agriculture

The letter is from John Evershed to the Accountant General regarding a Contingent bill for books and periodicals purchased.

The letter is from John Evershed to the Accountant general of Fort St. George Madras regarding bills for books and periodicals. It is about receipts for books bought from Messrs. Wesley and son

The letter is from John Evershed to the Accountant general at Fort St George Madras regarding bills for books and periodicals. It states that the bill should either be forwarded to evershed himself or Messrs W. Weasley. A contingent bill and a certificate vouching for the sanction are attached to the letter.